The Sacrificial Altar
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ISBN10: 116270747X
ISBN13: 9781162707471
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.06 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781162707471
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.15
Height: 0.06 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Sacrificial Altar is a novel written by Gertrude Atherton. The book revolves around the life of a wealthy American family living in San Francisco during the early 1900s. The story is set against the backdrop of the city's booming economy and the social and cultural changes that were taking place during that time.The main protagonist of the story is a young woman named Elizabeth. She is beautiful, intelligent, and ambitious. Elizabeth is determined to break free from the constraints of her traditional upbringing and make a name for herself in the world. However, her plans are disrupted when she falls in love with a man who is not of her social class.The novel explores themes of love, class, and sacrifice. It delves into the complexities of relationships and the sacrifices that people make for the ones they love. The story also sheds light on the societal norms and expectations of the time, particularly for women.Overall, The Sacrificial Altar is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy and privileged in early 20th century San Francisco. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction and the social dynamics of the time.Crime? Mon Dieu! The amiable merchant almost choked in his turn, although he savored his duck more slowly than his Lycee guest. Crime! But you are too young, my son, to be interested in anything so grim. Life is to enjoy. And how can you enjoy with your mind like a morgue?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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