Rogues & Heroes of Newport's Gilded Age

Set against the backdrop of Newport, Rhode Island, during the Gilded Age, this book explores the extravagant lives of America's elite, including the Astors and Vanderbilts, who inhabited lavish villas. It highlights the role of the coachman, serving as a discreet butler and travel advisor, while offering biographical sketches that unveil the opulence and excesses of prominent entrepreneurs. Through the lens of Edward Morris, readers gain insight into the social dynamics and leisure activities that defined this era of wealth and privilege.