Howells, William Dean, 1837-1920 The rise of Silas Lapham / William Dean Howells ; edited with an introduction by George Arms. - xviii, 394 pages ; 21 cm. - Rinehart editions ; 19 . - Rinehart editions ; 19 . Includes bibliographical notes. Subjects--Topical Terms: Businessmen--FictionRich people--FictionSocialites--Fiction Subjects--Geographic Terms: Boston (Mass.)--Fiction LC Class. No.: PS2025 / .R5 1966