From The Housetops (1916)

From The Housetops is a novel written by George Barr McCutcheon and published in 1916. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Clay, who is a struggling artist living in Chicago. Clay is in love with a wealthy woman named Alice, but she is engaged to a man named Robert. Clay is determined to win Alice's heart and prove that he is worthy of her love.As Clay works to establish himself as an artist, he becomes involved in a series of adventures and misadventures. He meets a group of bohemian artists who introduce him to a world of parties, drinking, and wild behavior. He also becomes involved in a scheme to defraud a wealthy businessman, which leads to a series of dangerous encounters.Throughout the novel, Clay struggles to balance his desire for success with his moral values. He must decide whether to pursue his dreams at any cost or to remain true to his principles. Meanwhile, Alice must also decide whether to follow her heart or to marry for money and social status.From The Housetops is a story of love, ambition, and morality set against the backdrop of early 20th century Chicago. McCutcheon's vivid descriptions of the city and its inhabitants bring the story to life, while his nuanced portrayal of the characters makes them feel real and relatable. The novel is a timeless exploration of the human experience and the choices we make in pursuit of our dreams.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.