The Story Of A Thousand (1895)

The Story Of A Thousand (1895)

Albion Winegar Tourgee

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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ISBN:
9781104400170
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The Story of a Thousand is a novel written by Albion Winegar Tourgee and published in 1895. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith Carrington who is caught in a love triangle between two men, one of whom is her fianc�����. The novel is set in the late 19th century and explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class.Edith is a wealthy and privileged young woman who is engaged to a man named Harry Sinclair. However, she is also drawn to another man, a poor artist named Jack Romayne. As she struggles to choose between the two men, she becomes embroiled in a series of scandals and intrigues that threaten to destroy her reputation and her happiness.The novel also delves into the lives of other characters, including Edith’s family and friends, as well as the working-class people who live in the same city. Through their stories, the book explores the social and economic divisions that existed in American society at the time, as well as the struggles and aspirations of ordinary people.Overall, The Story of a Thousand is a complex and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of late 19th-century America. It is a story of love, passion, and betrayal, as well as a reflection on the larger social and cultural forces that shape our lives.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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