This charming collection of essays and stories offers a glimpse into everyday life in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Steer and Harlan paint a vivid picture of the era, touching on topics ranging from fashion and etiquette to literature and travel. Whether you're a scholar of the period or simply a lover of good storytelling, Threads of Gold is a delightful read. 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.