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Title: The Cameron pride; or, purified by suffering : A novel
Original Publication: United States: Hurst, 1867.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Cameron Pride; or, Purified by Suffering" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Katy Lennox, a young woman returning home to her uncle's rural farm after spending time away at a seminary. As she reunites with her family, the narrative hints at her charm, naivety, and the contrasting worlds she encounters, particularly her budding interest in the wealthy and sophisticated Wilford Cameron. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Uncle Ephraim Barlow, a traditional man with deep roots in the community, and his home that reflects old-fashioned values. As Katy returns, the familial dynamics reveal her mother's aspirations for her daughters to connect with higher social circles, particularly through her encounters with Wilford Cameron. This back-and-forth between family warmth and societal aspirations sets the stage for the conflicts that will arise from class differences and personal ambitions. Morris Grant, a local doctor with a hidden attachment to Katy, adds complexity to the narrative as these characters navigate their relationships amidst changing customs and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907
EBook No.: 69954
Published: Feb 4, 2023
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Cameron pride; or, purified by suffering : A novel
Original Publication: United States: Hurst, 1867.
Note: Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits: Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Cameron Pride; or, Purified by Suffering" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Katy Lennox, a young woman returning home to her uncle's rural farm after spending time away at a seminary. As she reunites with her family, the narrative hints at her charm, naivety, and the contrasting worlds she encounters, particularly her budding interest in the wealthy and sophisticated Wilford Cameron. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Uncle Ephraim Barlow, a traditional man with deep roots in the community, and his home that reflects old-fashioned values. As Katy returns, the familial dynamics reveal her mother's aspirations for her daughters to connect with higher social circles, particularly through her encounters with Wilford Cameron. This back-and-forth between family warmth and societal aspirations sets the stage for the conflicts that will arise from class differences and personal ambitions. Morris Grant, a local doctor with a hidden attachment to Katy, adds complexity to the narrative as these characters navigate their relationships amidst changing customs and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907
EBook No.: 69954
Published: Feb 4, 2023
Downloads: 122
Language: English
Subject: American fiction -- 19th century
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.