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The Colonel's Experiment (1913)

The Colonel's Experiment (1913)

Delano, Edith Barnard

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ISBN10: 1164185713
ISBN13: 9781164185710
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 334
Weight: 0.99
Height: 0.70 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Colonel's Experiment is a novel written by Edith Barnard Delano and published in 1913. The story is set in a small town in New England and revolves around the life of Colonel Ashley, a wealthy and respected member of the community. The Colonel is a man of science and has always been interested in the study of human behavior. He decides to conduct an experiment to see if he can change the behavior of a young woman named Lillian, who is known for her wild and rebellious ways.The Colonel invites Lillian to live with him and his wife, and he sets out to mold her into a refined and respectable woman. Lillian is initially resistant to the Colonel's efforts, but over time, she begins to see the benefits of his teachings. She learns how to dress and act like a lady, and she even falls in love with a young man from a good family.However, the experiment takes a dark turn when the Colonel's true motives are revealed. He has been using Lillian as a pawn in a larger scheme to gain power and influence in the town. Lillian must decide whether to continue to follow the Colonel's teachings or to break free and forge her own path.The Colonel's Experiment is a thought-provoking novel that explores themes of power, control, and individuality. It is a timeless story that still resonates with readers 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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