
The Universe Around Us
by James Jeans

A lively tale of business, ambition, and small-town American life, following the schemes and fortunes of its enterprising characters with humor and warmth. Herbert Quick, a novelist attentive to the changing life of the American Midwest, blends comedy, romance, and shrewd observation of commerce and character. Rooted in the energy and optimism of early twentieth-century America, the novel offers an entertaining portrait of go-getters and dreamers. An engaging example of the era’s popular fiction, Aladdin & Co. captures the enterprising spirit of a young country on the make with good humor and appeal.