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A Blazing Gilded Age

Book by Rich DiSilvio · 10 quotes · Historical Fiction, Gilded Age, American History

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“The blazing trail of innovation and progress, which often erupted with blazing explosions, had forged a strong nation, hardening it like steel to become the towering pillar of liberty and ultimate beacon of hope for all mankind.”

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“Miners were like insignificant carpenter ants; their entire life and purpose was simply to bore through hard substances, whereby destroying nature and themselves in the grueling process. Meanwhile, men like Huxley,, Carnegie and Frick were the very select few who were reaping the gargantuan rewards of gold, or in this case, coal and steel.”

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“As the wagon came upon the cobbled streets of Pittsburgh lined with shimmering rows of gas lamplights Marc broke the silence, “Please, let me off here.”

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“Meanwhile, men like Huxley, Carnegie and Frick were the very select few who were reaping in the gargantuan rewards of gold, or in this case, coal and steel.”

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“Well, it appears my feathery quill has just as much power, influence, and value as any robber baron, for it evidently pricked your boorish skin!”

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“As the waiter took their orders, Morgan took another sip of his sherry, and declared, “Well, as you said, man has already laid steel tracks into that pristine landscape.”

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“And it’s rather odd, because Nast is often nasty.” As Marc chuckled, Roosevelt continued, “But to my delight, he, too, has treated me fairly, at least thus far.”

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“As the crew began lighting up their cigars and pipes, they could hear the ragtime music of Scott Joplin being performed by the colored composer himself enlivening the atmosphere with a jubilant feeling of gaiety, hope, and promise.”

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“Excuse me, Madame, but the president runs the country, not a factory. Your time is up! So please move along so that others may greet the president.”

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“But there are other serious issues that concern me; namely, workers rights, safety regulations, and a big lament of mine, child labor issues.”

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