The Money Makers, A Social Parable (1885) Henry F. Keenan VG Gilded Age Power & Labor Rivalry

💰 The Money-Makers: A Social Parable (1885) | Henry F. Keenan | Very Good Condition | Gilded Age Power & Labor Rivalry 📜


​About This Piece of History 🕰️
​Step into the high-stakes world of Gilded Age intrigue with this 1885 printing of The Money-Makers. Published by D. Appleton & Company, this book was a literary firebrand in its day! ⚔️

​Henry F. Keenan wrote this "Social Parable" as a direct, fierce response to the famous anti-labor novel The Bread-Winners. While the industrial titans of the day had their champions, Keenan wrote for the "other side," providing a vivid window into the class struggles, corporate power, and social shifts of late 19th-century America. 🇺🇸🏗️


​Listing Highlights ✨
​🎭 A Famous Literary Rebuttal: This book is the perfect counterpart to John Hay's pro-industry works. It offers a rare, contemporary perspective on the rise of American industrial wealth.
​🏛️ Victorian Aesthetic: A handsome 19th-century hardcover that brings an air of historical authority to any collection.
​📖 Social History: A foundational work in the "Social Parable" genre that explored the ethics of wealth and labor at the dawn of the modern era.


​Condition Report 🔍
​Overall: A Very Good (VG) copy. This volume has been remarkably well-preserved for nearly 140 years! 💎
​Binding: The hardcover remains sturdy, firm, and square. 📚
​Edges: Features the classic, honest feel of 1880s publishing.
​Visuals: Please examine the high-resolution photos provided. They capture the true character of the binding, the spine, and the interior pages. 📸
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​Why It’s a Must-Have 🥂
​The History Enthusiast: A perfect addition for someone who appreciates the history of labor, social reform, and the Gilded Age. 📈
​The Professional's Office: Makes a sophisticated statement piece for a library or executive office, sparking conversations about the roots of American commerce. 💼
​Curated Decor: The vintage cloth binding provides that unmistakable "old world" look that only an authentic 1880s volume can offer. 📖
​Shipping & Preservation 📦✈️
​Archival Care: Wrapped in acid-free paper to protect the 19th-century cloth. 🛡️


​Crush-Proof Packaging: Shipped in a reinforced box with plenty of padding to ensure it arrives exactly as pictured. 📦
​Tracked & Insured: Your history is safe with me—fast, secure shipping is standard. 🚚💨


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​1885 Hardcover, Henry F Keenan, The Money Makers, Gilded Age History, Labor Movement Book, Antique Social Parable, Rare 19th Century Novel, American History 1800s, D Appleton and Co, Victorian Library.
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