When The Century Was New: A Novel (1897)

by Charles C. Abbott

Book Overview

""When The Century Was New"" is a novel written by Charles Conrad Abbott and published in 1897. The story is set in the late 1800s and follows the lives of several characters living in a small town in New England. The novel explores themes of love, family, and social class during a time of great change in American society. The main character, a young woman named Ruth, struggles to navigate her way through the expectations of her family and the limitations placed on her by society. As she falls in love with a man from a different social class, she must decide whether to follow her heart or conform to the expectations of those around her. The novel also delves into the experiences of other characters, including Ruth's brother, who is struggling with addiction, and a wealthy businessman who is grappling with the changing economic landscape of the country. Through its vivid characters and richly detailed setting, ""When The Century Was New"" offers a compelling glimpse into a pivotal moment in 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: 116578887X
• ISBN13: 9781165788873
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"