Description

The Vanished World is a historical novel written by Douglas Duer and first published in 1916. The book tells the story of a young American man named John Ward, who travels to Europe in the early 20th century to study art. While there, he becomes embroiled in the political and social upheavals of the time, including the outbreak of World War I.As John navigates the complex world of European politics and culture, he encounters a cast of characters who represent different aspects of the era. These include aristocrats, artists, soldiers, and revolutionaries, all of whom are struggling to come to terms with the changing world around them.Throughout the book, Duer provides a vivid and detailed portrait of Europe in the years leading up to the First World War. He explores the tensions between different nations and social classes, as well as the cultural and artistic movements that were shaping the continent at the time.Overall, The Vanished World is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in European history.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.