Cliff-Dwellers

Cliff-Dwellers

by Henry Blake Fuller

Cliff-Dwellers is a novel by Henry Blake Fuller that explores the social and economic changes taking place in Chicago in the late 19th century. The novel follows the fortunes of the Cliff family, who have recently moved to the city from the countryside. As they struggle to adjust to their new surroundings, they are confronted with the harsh realities of urban life, including poverty, crime, and corruption. Despite these challenges, the Cliffs are determined to make a better life for themselves, and they eventually find success in business and society.

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Henry Blake Fuller

United States

Henry Blake Full was a United States novelist and short story writer. He was born and worked in Chicago, Illinois. He is perhaps, the earliest novelist from Chicago to gain a national reputation. His...

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