02403cam a22003493u 4500 64944 UtSlPG 20260610134511.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 06029091 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Hawthorne, Nathaniel, 1804-1864 In colonial days Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-03-28 Howe's masquerade -- Edward Randolph's portrait -- Lady Eleanore's mantle -- Old Esther Dudley. "In Colonial Days" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of historical tales written in the late 19th century. The book captures the essence of colonial New England, exploring themes of history, memory, and the supernatural through various legends and anecdotes surrounding the Province House in Boston. The opening portion sets the stage for a deep dive into the past, centered around the happenings in a once-grand estate that witnessed significant events in American history. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the Province House and an elderly narrator's attraction to the historical significance of this location. He recounts his experience visiting the house, describing its architecture and evoking a sense of nostalgia for the times when loyalists and British governors held sway. Through a conversation with an elderly patron at the bar, a legend is teased about an enigmatic masked ball that took place there, hinting at supernatural elements and the ghostly figures linked to the colonial past. This sets the stage for the intertwining of history and legend, creating an atmosphere rich with intrigue as the reader anticipates the stories of the characters and events that will unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories, American Massachusetts -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction Province House (Boston, Mass.) -- Fiction Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/64944 105767 105767