The Bachelor of the Albany is a novel written by Marmion Wilard Savage and published in 1848. The story follows the life of a young man named Harry Templeton, who lives in the Albany, a prestigious residential building in New York City. Harry is a bachelor who spends his days socializing with the elite members of society, attending parties, and indulging in various vices.As the story progresses, Harry falls in love with a woman named Alice, who is engaged to another man. Harry is torn between his love for Alice and his loyalty to his friend, who is also in love with her. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and social status, as Harry struggles to navigate the complexities of his relationships and the expectations of society.Throughout the book, Savage provides vivid descriptions of the luxurious lifestyle of the wealthy residents of the Albany, as well as the social norms and customs of the time. The Bachelor of the Albany is a captivating glimpse into the world of high society in 19th century New York City, and a poignant tale of love and sacrifice.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.
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