Northward To Babylon (1870)
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ISBN10: 1437025072
ISBN13: 9781437025071
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781437025071
Publisher: Indypublish.Com
Published: Oct 1 2008
Pages: 52
Weight: 0.18
Height: 0.11 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Northward to Babylon is a novel written by an author known only as The Scribbler and was first published in 1870. The book is set in the mid-19th century and follows the story of a young man named John who embarks on a journey from his home in the south to the bustling city of New York in the north. Along the way, John encounters a variety of characters, each with their own unique stories and struggles.As John travels further north, he begins to witness the effects of industrialization and urbanization on the landscape and the people around him. The book explores themes such as the clash between rural and urban lifestyles, the impact of technology on society, and the struggle for individual identity in a rapidly changing world.Throughout the novel, John grapples with his own identity and purpose, and ultimately finds himself drawn to the city of Babylon, which represents both the promise and the danger of modern life. The book ends on a hopeful note, with John finding a sense of belonging and purpose in the midst of the chaos and uncertainty of the modern world.Overall, Northward to Babylon is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th century America, while also exploring timeless themes that are still relevant today.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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