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050 4 _aPS
100 1 _aGriffith, Mary,
_d-1846
245 1 0 _aCamperdown; or, News from our neighbourhood
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2017-05-11
505 0 _aThree hundred years hence -- The surprise -- The seven shanties -- The little couple -- The baker's dozen -- The thread and needle store.
508 _aProduced by Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction, American
653 _aUtopias -- Fiction
653 _aUtopian fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54708
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