02511cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000270011324500480014026400510018830000470023933600260028633700260031233800360033850000310037450501420040550801870054752012610073453400450199565300300204065300230207065300200209385600430211399900170215654708UtSlPG20260610134248.0mcr n260607r2017||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aGriffith, Mary,d-184610aCamperdown; or, News from our neighbourhood 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2017  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2017-05-110 aThree hundred years hence -- The surprise -- The seven shanties -- The little couple -- The baker's dozen -- The thread and needle store.  aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)  a"Camperdown; or, News from Our Neighbourhood" by Mary Griffith is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story revolves around Edgar Hastings, a young man of distinction who, after a turbulent life filled with loss and political engagements, experiences a profound change that leads him to musings about life, love, and the future. The narrative delves into themes of societal change, personal reflection, and the impact of relationships as Edgar navigates his emotions amidst the backdrop of evolving customs and values.  At the start of the book, we meet Edgar Hastings, who has returned to America after educational travels in Europe, only to find himself alone after the death of his traveling companion. As he grapples with his solitude, he becomes involved in local politics while longing for a fulfilling domestic life. This opening segment captures his transition from a life steeped in political activity to a yearning for connection, exemplified by his thoughts on building a home and finding a partner. The story hints at a budding relationship with a Quaker, Ophelia Harley, and poses questions about societal expectations and self-identity against the backdrop of an evolving neighborhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aScience fiction, American  aUtopias -- Fiction  aUtopian fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54708  c95540d95540