Pencil Sketches
Hardcover
ISBN13: 9781023252706
Publisher: Anson Street Press
Published: Mar 28 2025
Pages: 360
Weight: 1.50
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Step back in time with Eliza Leslie's Pencil Sketches, or, Outlines of Character and Manners, a collection of short stories offering a fascinating glimpse into 19th-century American domestic life and social customs. Through keen observation and subtle humor, Leslie paints vivid portraits of characters navigating the complexities of manners and societal expectations.
These sketches provide a window into the everyday lives of Americans, revealing the nuances of social interaction and the unspoken rules that governed their world. A valuable resource for those interested in the history of social science, these stories also entertain with their literary style and engaging narratives. Originally published in the 19th century, this meticulously prepared edition brings Leslie's insightful observations to a new audience. Experience the charm and wit of a bygone era as you explore the timeless themes of character and conduct within the framework of American society.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.
This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.
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