""Viola, The Duchess of New Dorp"" is a biography written by Jane K. Graham that chronicles the life and achievements of Viola Roseboro, a prominent figure in the literary world during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The book delves into Viola's upbringing in the South, her education at the University of Virginia, and her eventual move to New York City, where she became an editor for several prominent publications, including McClure's Magazine and The Bookman. Throughout the book, Graham highlights Viola's close relationships with literary giants such as Mark Twain, Rudyard Kipling, and Edith Wharton, and her contributions to the literary world, including her role in publishing some of the most influential works of the time. The book also explores Viola's personal life, including her marriage to the wealthy businessman and philanthropist, George Foster Peabody. Overall, ""Viola, The Duchess of New Dorp"" provides a comprehensive and engaging account of the life of an influential figure in the literary world, shedding light on both her professional achievements and personal life.This is a new release of the original 1955 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
