The Stone House At Gowanus (1909)
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ISBN10: 1165903547
ISBN13: 9781165903542
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.35 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781165903542
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.64
Height: 0.35 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Stone House At Gowanus is a novel written by Georgia Fraser and first published in 1909. The story is set in the Gowanus neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York, and revolves around the lives of two families, the Van Dams and the De Graafs. The Van Dams are a wealthy family who live in a grand mansion, while the De Graafs are a struggling family who live in a modest stone house nearby.The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status as the two families become intertwined through a series of events. The main character, Cornelia Van Dam, falls in love with Jan De Graaf, the son of the struggling family. However, their love is met with resistance from Cornelia's family and social circle, who do not approve of her association with someone from a lower class.As the story unfolds, secrets are revealed and relationships are tested. The Stone House At Gowanus is a poignant portrayal of the social dynamics of early 20th century New York and the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge societal norms. It is a timeless tale of love and perseverance that continues to resonate 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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