Beyond The City Gates: A Romance Of Old New York (1897)

By Augusta Campbell Watson

Book Overview

""Beyond The City Gates: A Romance Of Old New York"" is a historical novel written by Augusta Campbell Watson and published in 1897. The story is set in 18th century New York City and follows the life of a young woman named Elizabeth Stuyvesant who comes from a wealthy and influential family. Elizabeth falls in love with a young man named Richard, who is not of the same social standing as her. The novel explores the themes of love, class, and societal expectations in a time when these factors greatly influenced one's life. Elizabeth must navigate the expectations of her family and society while also following her heart and pursuing her love for Richard. The story also touches on the political climate of the time, including the American Revolution and the tensions between the British and American colonies. The novel is praised for its vivid descriptions of 18th century New York City and its accurate portrayal of the social norms and customs of the time. It is a captivating tale of love and societal pressures that will transport readers to a different era.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: 1164586955
• ISBN13: 9781164586951
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 332 Pages
• Weight: 0.98 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"