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This collection unites Ingersoll Lockwood's classic Baron Trump adventure stories in one volume.
Filled with exotic flights of fancy, the Baron Trump tales feature the titular character - a wealthy boy who lives in Trump Castle. His actual name is Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp, but for the sake of simplicity he chooses to go by his title of Baron Trump.
The young fellow embarks on time travelling adventures through human history. Through his travels, he meets societies of people and tribes from long ago, picking up aspects of their language and social customs. Accompanied by his faithful and protective companion hound Bulger, the young Baron navigates a variety of adventures and surmounts many obstacles.
The final book in this volume discusses the rise of a US President and has been variously described as either coincidental or prescient of aspects of the 21st century political climate. Set in an America torn by division and dissent, there are references to a hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York, and an election of an outsider candidate ensuing in a chaotic atmosphere.
Ingersoll Lockwood was an author of many children's books and short stories. A veteran of the U.S. consular service, he began writing in the 1870s and attained fame and appreciation for his efforts.
This collection unites Ingersoll Lockwood's classic Baron Trump adventure stories in one volume.
Filled with exotic flights of fancy, the Baron Trump tales feature the titular character - a wealthy boy who lives in Trump Castle. His actual name is Wilhelm Heinrich Sebastian Von Troomp, but for the sake of simplicity he chooses to go by his title of Baron Trump.
The young fellow embarks on time travelling adventures through human history. Through his travels, he meets societies of people and tribes from long ago, picking up aspects of their language and social customs. Accompanied by his faithful and protective companion hound Bulger, the young Baron navigates a variety of adventures and surmounts many obstacles.
The final book in this volume discusses the rise of a US President and has been variously described as either coincidental or prescient of aspects of the 21st century political climate. Set in an America torn by division and dissent, there are references to a hotel on Fifth Avenue in New York, and an election of an outsider candidate ensuing in a chaotic atmosphere.
Ingersoll Lockwood was an author of many children's books and short stories. A veteran of the U.S. consular service, he began writing in the 1870s and attained fame and appreciation for his efforts.
1900: Or, The Last President by Ingersoll Lockwood is a fascinating and somewhat obscure novella published in 1896. It presents a dystopian vision of the United States in political and social turmoil, striking for its eerily prescient parallels to modern times. Though it is less well-known than Lockwood's Baron Trump series, it has attracted significant attention in recent years due to perceived connections between its narrative and contemporary events.
Set in a chaotic future America, the novella opens with the unexpected election of a populist candidate as president. This event triggers widespread civil unrest and economic instability, as the country grapples with deep divisions and dissatisfaction with the status quo. The story describes a fractured society in which the working class rises against the elites, leading to widespread violence, protests, and disorder.
The narrative also weaves in themes of class struggle, corruption, and the erosion of traditional institutions. The title suggests a metaphorical or literal last president, hinting at the collapse of the American political system or a broader societal decline.
Lockwood wrote the novella during a time of significant social and economic change in America. The late 19th century saw the rise of industrialization, increasing wealth inequality, labor strikes, and debates over monetary policy (e.g., the gold standard vs. free silver). These tensions provide the backdrop for the story's themes of class conflict and political upheaval.
1900: Or, The Last President by Ingersoll Lockwood is a fascinating and somewhat obscure novella published in 1896. It presents a dystopian vision of the United States in political and social turmoil, striking for its eerily prescient parallels to modern times. Though it is less well-known than Lockwood's Baron Trump series, it has attracted significant attention in recent years due to perceived connections between its narrative and contemporary events.
Set in a chaotic future America, the novella opens with the unexpected election of a populist candidate as president. This event triggers widespread civil unrest and economic instability, as the country grapples with deep divisions and dissatisfaction with the status quo. The story describes a fractured society in which the working class rises against the elites, leading to widespread violence, protests, and disorder.
The narrative also weaves in themes of class struggle, corruption, and the erosion of traditional institutions. The title suggests a metaphorical or literal last president, hinting at the collapse of the American political system or a broader societal decline.
Lockwood wrote the novella during a time of significant social and economic change in America. The late 19th century saw the rise of industrialization, increasing wealth inequality, labor strikes, and debates over monetary policy (e.g., the gold standard vs. free silver). These tensions provide the backdrop for the story's themes of class conflict and political upheaval.
