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Hilda Strafford And The Remittance Man

Hilda Strafford And The Remittance Man

Beatrice Harraden

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120626424
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Hilda Strafford And The Remittance Man: Two Californian Stories is a book written by Beatrice Harraden and first published in 1897. The book consists of two separate stories set in California. The first story, Hilda Strafford, follows the life of a young woman who is sent to live with her wealthy aunt after her father’s death. Hilda struggles to fit in with her new surroundings and finds herself drawn to a young man who is not approved by her aunt. The story explores themes of class, love, and societal expectations.The second story, The Remittance Man, follows the life of a man who is sent to California with a monthly allowance, or remittance, from his wealthy family in England. The man struggles to find his place in society and falls in love with a young woman who is also struggling to find her place. The story explores themes of identity, love, and the clash of cultures.Overall, Hilda Strafford And The Remittance Man: Two Californian Stories is a collection of two captivating tales that offer insight into life in California during the late 19th century. Harraden’s writing style is engaging and thought-provoking, making this book a must-read for fans of historical fiction.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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