Transatlantics (1899)

Transatlantics is a novel written by Frederick W. Wendt and first published in 1899. The story revolves around the lives of two families - the Van Dams and the De Graafs - who are connected through a transatlantic steamship voyage. The Van Dams are a wealthy American family who are traveling to Europe for a vacation, while the De Graafs are a Dutch family who are immigrating to America in search of a better life.As the two families cross paths on the ship, they become intertwined in a web of secrets, lies, and scandals. The Van Dams' daughter, Eleanor, falls in love with the De Graafs' son, Jan, but their romance is threatened by the disapproval of their families and the social norms of the time. Meanwhile, the patriarchs of both families are hiding their own dark secrets that could destroy their reputations and livelihoods.The novel explores themes of love, class, immigration, and the clash of cultures. It also provides a vivid portrayal of life on a transatlantic voyage during the turn of the century, with detailed descriptions of the ship's amenities, the passengers' routines, and the challenges of crossing the ocean.Overall, Transatlantics is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the complexities of human relationships and the struggles of different social classes in a rapidly changing world.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.