This book is a valuable addition to any historical collection. The narrative type is fiction, with a focus on the life of a self-made merchant and his correspondence with his son. The author, George Horace Lorimer, provides a detailed and engaging account of the historical events and people involved.

The book is published by New York Grosset And Dunlap, Publishers, in 1902. It is a hardcover format with a total of XXXIV and 312 pages, including illustrations. The intended audience is ages 9-12, and the book is written in English. This book is perfect for anyone interested in historical genres and topics, and it would make a great gift for book collectors.