Langdon Manor: Scenes And Sketches In The History Of A Family Bible (1880)

by George Eliel Sargent

Book Overview

Langdon Manor: Scenes And Sketches In The History Of A Family Bible (1880) is a historical fiction book written by George E. Sargent. The story revolves around the Langdon family and their family bible, which has been passed down through generations. The book is a collection of scenes and sketches from the family's history, each one centered around a particular event, person, or period of time. The book begins with the story of the first Langdon to receive the bible and follows the family through the American Revolution, the Civil War, and into the late 19th century. Along the way, readers are introduced to a colorful cast of characters, including soldiers, politicians, artists, and writers. The Langdon family bible serves as a symbol of continuity and tradition throughout the book, and the stories it contains are used to explore themes of faith, family, and the passage of time. The book is richly illustrated with sketches and drawings, which help bring the characters and settings to life. Overall, Langdon Manor: Scenes And Sketches In The History Of A Family Bible (1880) is a charming and engaging work of historical fiction that will appeal to readers who enjoy stories about family, faith, and American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166584615
• ISBN13: 9781166584610
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"