The growth of Pittsburgh as forge and focus of the nation, from the Civil War through World War II, is chronicled through the fortunes of Scott Shallenberger Stewart, his descendents, and their families...
Patriarch Cornelius Van Alen, his merchant son, disreputable George, and Sally, the country cousin who becomes one of Manhattan's grandest ladies conduct their affairs in parallel with their nation's and city's growth from the Revolution to the Civil...