McAllister, Ward 1827-1895 creator text utu 2017 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Society as I Have Found It" by Ward McAllister is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book offers a vivid portrayal of social life and customs in both America and Europe, as experienced by the author. McAllister reflects on his family history, his life in New York, and his interactions with prominent figures and society events of his time. The text serves as a personal memoir that captures the essence of elite social gatherings and the evolving customs of high society. The opening of the book sets the tone for a nostalgic journey into the past as McAllister recounts the lives of his parents, particularly highlighting his mother’s beauty and kindness alongside his father's noble character. He shares anecdotes from his childhood, such as building bonfires and his early social experiences. As he transitions to discussing his time in New York, he introduces the reader to the intricate social dynamics he navigated, including families, balls, and the influence of wealthy patrons. McAllister's narrative style combines personal history with observational humor, promising readers an engaging insight into the social elite's world during the period. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2017-08-08 Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified McAllister, Ward, 1827-1895 Socialites -- New York (State) -- New York -- Biography CT Original publication data not identified 17018577 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55300 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/55300 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134256.0 55300