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Childe Harvard: A Romance Of Cambridge (1848)

Childe Harvard: A Romance Of Cambridge (1848)

Ames, Nathan

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Entertainment & Performing ArtsFiction AnthologiesGeneral Education

ISBN10: 1164602608
ISBN13: 9781164602606
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Childe Harvard: A Romance of Cambridge is a historical novel written by Nathan Ames and published in 1848. The book is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young man named Edward Harvard, who is born into a wealthy family in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Edward, known as Childe Harvard, is a brilliant student and a lover of literature and the arts. He is also deeply involved in the political and social issues of his time, including the abolition of slavery and the rights of women.The novel explores the intellectual and cultural life of Cambridge during this period, including the rise of the Transcendentalist movement and the founding of Harvard University. It also depicts the tensions between the old aristocracy and the emerging middle class, as well as the struggles of women and minorities to gain a voice in society.Throughout the book, Childe Harvard navigates the complexities of his own privileged position while also grappling with the larger issues of his time. He falls in love with a young woman named Ellen, who shares his passion for literature and social justice, and together they embark on a journey of self-discovery and political activism.Childe Harvard: A Romance of Cambridge is a richly detailed and engaging novel that offers a vivid portrait of a fascinating period in American history. It combines romance, adventure, and social commentary in a way that will appeal to readers interested in both history and literature.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.

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