02548cam a22003133u 4500 36613 UtSlPG 20260610133832.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Caruthers, William Alexander, 1802-1846 The Kentuckian in New-York; or, The Adventures of Three Southerns. Volume 1 (of 2) Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-07-04 E-text prepared by Roberta Staehlin, Pat McCoy, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (http://www.archive.org/details/americana) "The Kentuckian in New-York; or, The Adventures of Three Southerns" by A Virginian is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story follows the travels of three Southern gentlemen—Victor Chevillere, Augustus Lamar, and their loyal slave Cato—as they journey from the South to New York. The book explores themes of regional identity, social class, and the clash of values between the North and the South, promising an engaging narrative steeped in adventure and cultural commentary. At the start of the novel, the protagonists are introduced as they embark on a journey from Harper's Ferry to Baltimore, highlighting their Southern roots and character traits. Victor Chevillere is depicted as a thoughtful young man, troubled by the weeping of a mysterious young lady who had arrived at their hotel. The initial chapters set the scene through vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters' interactions, including humorous observations on the varying traits of different regions. The dialogue rich with social dynamics, particularly between the Southern and Northern characters, hints at deeper societal tensions while establishing a playful yet serious tone that is likely to resonate with readers interested in historical perspectives and character-driven plots. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Adventure stories City and town life -- New York (State) -- New York -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/36613 77453 77453