{ "item_title" : "The Up Grade (1910)", "item_author" : [" Wilder Goodwin", "Charles Grunwald "], "item_description" : "The Up Grade is a novel written by Goodwin Wilder and published in 1910. The story follows the life of a young man named John Grier who is determined to climb the social ladder and improve his station in life. John is from a humble background and has always been looked down upon by the upper class. However, he is ambitious and determined to succeed.John begins his journey by working hard and saving his money. He invests in stocks and real estate and eventually becomes quite wealthy. With his newfound wealth, John is able to move into a better neighborhood and start socializing with the upper class. He becomes friends with some of the most influential people in the city and is soon invited to exclusive parties and events.As John's social status improves, he begins to realize that the upper class is not as glamorous as he once thought. He sees the corruption and greed that exists behind the scenes and begins to question whether his pursuit of wealth and status was worth it. John also begins to feel a sense of guilt for leaving behind his old friends and family who are still struggling to make ends meet.The Up Grade is a thought-provoking novel that explores the themes of ambition, social class, and the cost of success. It offers a glimpse into the world of the wealthy and the sacrifices that are often made in pursuit of wealth and status. The book is well-written and engaging, with a cast of interesting characters and a compelling storyline. Overall, The Up Grade is a classic novel that is still relevant today.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.", "item_img_path" : "https://covers1.booksamillion.com/covers/bam/1/16/579/933/1165799332_b.jpg", "price_data" : { "retail_price" : "33.95", "online_price" : "33.95", "our_price" : "33.95", "club_price" : "33.95", "savings_pct" : "0", "savings_amt" : "0.00", "club_savings_pct" : "0", "club_savings_amt" : "0.00", "discount_pct" : "10", "store_price" : "" } }

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