Publisher's Synopsis
Silas Timberman is a novel written by Howard Fast, an American author known for his historical fiction works. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of Silas Timberman, a Jewish immigrant who moves to New York City to start a new life. Silas is a hardworking and ambitious man who dreams of making it big in America. He starts as a lowly worker in a garment factory but soon rises through the ranks to become a successful businessman.The novel explores themes of immigration, social mobility, and the American dream. It also touches on the struggles of the Jewish community in America during that time period. Silas faces discrimination and prejudice from both his fellow workers and the wider society, but he perseveres and ultimately achieves his goals.Fast's writing style is engaging and vivid, painting a detailed picture of life in early 20th century New York City. The characters are well-developed and complex, with their own unique motivations and struggles. Overall, Silas Timberman is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the immigrant experience and the pursuit of the American dream.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.
