Someone once said that if one wants a new idea, one should read an old book. The Strollers by Frederic Stewart Isham, this book continues to be widely read to despite its age. This scarce antiquarian was first got published in the early 90s. It's a well written and well known classics and literary or non-fiction, it is yet to be discovered in the world of literature. This undiscovered gem shares the story of courage, bravery and tells us about old age beliefs and wars. It's writing style takes readers to the whole different era and makes reader feel like we are witnessing all the scenes. Our team believes that this astonishing work is culturally important and we have decided to preserve and promote this hidden gem.
An American novelist and playwright Frederic S. Isham was born on 29 March 1865 in Detroit, Michigan. His parents were Charles Storrs Isham and Lucy B. Isham. He had keen interest in plays, so he started his career as a playwright. For two years, he studied at Royal Academy of Music in London. He was fond of writing on historical romances and adventure. Thus, he began novel writing. In his first novel The Strollers, he wrote his theatre experiences. In Black Friday, he depicts American financial crisis of 1869. In his novel, Under the Rose he has given a view of 16th century Europe. Popularity of Isham's novels can be seen in movies also. Films are made on the novels like - Three Live Ghosts, Nothing But the Truth, The Social Buccaneer etc. Some other notable works- Black Friday, Half a Chance, The Nut Cracker, The Way Out, The Lady of the Mount etc. He died in New York on 6 September 1922.
