""John Herkner"" is a biography written by Elsa Porges Bernstein about the life of John Herkner, who was born in 1855 in a small town in Germany and immigrated to the United States in the late 1800s. The book follows Herkner's journey as he settles in New York City and becomes a successful businessman in the garment industry. Herkner's story is not just one of success, but also of perseverance and determination. He faced many obstacles, including discrimination and financial struggles, but he never gave up on his dreams. The book also explores Herkner's personal life, including his marriage and family, and his involvement in the Jewish community in New York City. Bernstein's writing is engaging and informative, providing a detailed look into the life of a lesser-known figure in American history. Her research is thorough and she paints a vivid picture of the time period in which Herkner lived. Overall, ""John Herkner"" is a fascinating biography that offers readers a glimpse into the life of a man who overcame adversity to achieve great success.Contained In Poet Lore V22, Autumn, 1911.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.