First published in 1919, this satirical novel tells the story of a young American millionaire who becomes infatuated with the French economist Francois Quesnay. The protagonist embarks on a journey to France to learn more about Quesnay's philosophy, but soon finds himself embroiled in a comedic sequence of misunderstandings and misadventures. Tarkington's wit and insight into human nature make this a timeless work of comic literature. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.