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100 1 _aMills, Weymer Jay,
_d1880-1938
245 1 0 _aThrough the Gates of Old Romance
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-12-19
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Elisa and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Through the Gates of Old Romance" by Weymer Jay Mills is a historical romance narrative written in the early 20th century. This book explores various love stories set against the backdrop of early American history, providing windows into the lives of notable figures and their romantic entanglements. The narrative starts with the romance between Betsey Shewell and the young painter Benjamin West, spun into a rich tapestry of emotions, societal expectations, and the influences of notable personalities like Benjamin Franklin. The opening of the work introduces us to a musical gathering hosted by Benjamin Franklin in 1762, where Betsey Shewell finds herself infatuated with Isaac Hunt, who is courting her niece. As Betsey wallows in her unrequited love, she is introduced to Benjamin West, a painter whose resemblance to her lost love stirs her emotions anew. The narrative unfolds as she learns about West’s journey from humble beginnings to recognition in the painting world, igniting her interest and leading her to reflect deeply on her feelings. This blend of personal and historical narrative serves to enchant readers with the lessons of love, sacrifice, and the challenges faced by those who dare to pursue happiness amidst societal norms. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBurr, Aaron, 1756-1836 -- Fiction
653 _aFreneau, Philip Morin, 1752-1832 -- Fiction
653 _aRowson, Mrs., 1762-1824 -- Fiction
700 1 _aRae, John,
_d1882-1963
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/47702
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