The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation

"The Spenders: A Tale of the Third Generation" by Harry Leon Wilson, is a story that looks at what happens to the Bines family after Daniel J. Bines, who made his own millions, dies suddenly. The book shows how the family deals with legacy, money, and the differences between generations, especially how the values of the West clash with those of the East, through Peter Bines, the tough grandfather, and Percival, the grandson who is coming back from the East. Peter is very sad and wants to get to know Percival, even though Percival grew up with a lot of money and is very different from his grandfather, who lived a rough life. This contrast shows how American ideas were changing as these characters deal with their relationships, wealth, and social standing.