Rise Of Silas Lapham

The Rise of Silas Lapham was first published in 1885 and was one of the first novels to explore the topic of the American businessman. Set in Boston during the Victorian era, the story follows the financial and romantic upheavals of the Lapham family, with a focus on the personal development of the title character as his rise unfolds.

This book is used in Notgrass History's Exploring Economics curriculum during units 4-7.