The New England Invalid (1895)

by Robert Thaxter Edes

Book Overview

The New England Invalid is a book written by Robert Thaxter Edes and published in 1895. The book is a memoir that chronicles the author's experiences as an invalid living in New England during the late 19th century. Edes suffered from a chronic illness that left him bedridden for much of his life, and the book details his struggles to cope with his condition and maintain a sense of purpose and meaning in his life.Throughout the book, Edes reflects on his experiences as an invalid and offers insights into the challenges and triumphs of living with a chronic illness. He discusses the impact of his illness on his relationships with family and friends, as well as his experiences with medical treatments and the healthcare system of the time. The book also includes descriptions of the natural beauty and cultural richness of New England, as well as Edes' own spiritual beliefs and philosophy of life.Overall, The New England Invalid is a poignant and insightful memoir that offers a unique perspective on the experience of living with a chronic illness in the late 19th century. It is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the social, cultural, and medical realities of the time, as well as a moving personal narrative of one man's struggle to find meaning and purpose in the face of adversity.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: 1437162525
• ISBN13: 9781437162523
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 60 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"