High Life in New York by Ann S. Stephens
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"High Life in New York" by Ann S. Stephens is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book presents a humorous exploration of the life and experiences of Jonathan Slick, a humorous and somewhat naive character from Connecticut as he navigates the bustling city of New York. Through a series of letters addressed to his cousin, the novel delves into the contrasts between country and city life, social classes, and
the complexities of human interactions. The opening of the novel introduces Jonathan as he arrives in New York, filled with a sense of wonder and excitement. Describing his first impressions of the city, he recounts his visit to his cousin's counting-room and his observations of the fast-paced urban lifestyle. The narrative is characterized by Jonathan's down-to-earth humor and candid thoughts on the people he meets and the situations he encounters, from the enticing sights of city markets to the unfamiliar norms of social etiquette. His letters are filled with anecdotes that reflect both his charm and his hilariously misguided attempts to adapt, setting the stage for a charming journey through the ups and downs of high life in New York. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Stephens, Ann S. (Ann Sophia), 1810-1886 |
|---|---|
| Title |
High Life in New York A series of letters to Mr. Zephariah Slick, Justice of the Peace, and Deacon of the church over to Weathersfield in the state of Connecticut |
| Credits |
Produced by Roberta Staehlin, Dave Hobart and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 77.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 39645 |
| Release Date | May 7, 2012 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 495 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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