The Cameron pride; or, purified by suffering : A novel by Mary Jane Holmes
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"The Cameron Pride; or, Purified by Suffering" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Katy Lennox, a young woman returning home to her uncle's rural farm after spending time away at a seminary. As she reunites with her family, the narrative hints at her charm, naivety, and the contrasting worlds she encounters, particularly her budding interest in the wealthy and sophisticated Wilford Cameron.
The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Uncle Ephraim Barlow, a traditional man with deep roots in the community, and his home that reflects old-fashioned values. As Katy returns, the familial dynamics reveal her mother's aspirations for her daughters to connect with higher social circles, particularly through her encounters with Wilford Cameron. This back-and-forth between family warmth and societal aspirations sets the stage for the conflicts that will arise from class differences and personal ambitions. Morris Grant, a local doctor with a hidden attachment to Katy, adds complexity to the narrative as these characters navigate their relationships amidst changing customs and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Holmes, Mary Jane, 1825-1907 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Cameron pride; or, purified by suffering : A novel |
| Original Publication | United States: Hurst, 1867. |
| Credits | Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American fiction -- 19th century |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 69954 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-69954-7 |
| Release Date | Feb 4, 2023 |
| Last Update | Oct 19, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 491 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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