Fortune. New York: William Morrow and Co., 1935.
Second Printing Before Publication, presumed First Issue dustjacket. Extremely scarce labor and social reform novel which contrast the fortunes of two classes of the American populace, the capitalistic and the laboring. A contemporary review states: "In doing this he also presents for us the changing scene of American social life during the years from 1921 to the present. He uses a great deal of space to describe the country club crowd who by this time have become infinitely boring on paper. The cocktail parties, night life, and the witty but superficial conversation would require a cleverer satirist than Mr. Raynolds to make them interesting. However, he redeems himself with two of his characters, Jim, the workingman, and his son, Ralph Parks. Mr. Raynolds by his own admission is a satellite of Thomas Wolfe. The influence of Wolfe is evident in Mr. Raynold's style. Near Fine in nearly Very Good dustjacket, half inch deep chipping at spine ends, some shallow edge chips and wear.
Price: $300.00