Legends Of The Province House (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169203822)

Legends Of The Province House is a collection of short stories written by Nathaniel Hawthorne, originally published in 1838. The book is set in the Province House, a historic building in Boston, Massachusetts, which was once the residence of the royal governors during the colonial era. The stories are fictionalized accounts of the history of the Province House, with Hawthorne using his signature style of allegory and symbolism to explore themes of power, corruption, and the supernatural. The book is divided into six chapters, each containing a different story that delves into the history of the Province House and its inhabitants.The first story, �������Howe�������s Masquerade,������� is a tale of political intrigue and betrayal set during the American Revolution. �������Edward Randolph�������s Portrait������� explores the legacy of a notorious colonial administrator, while �������Lady Eleanore�������s Mantle������� is a ghost story about a cursed cloak that brings tragedy to those who wear it.Other stories in the collection include �������Old Esther Dudley,������� which tells the story of a former royalist who refuses to leave the Province House after the Revolution, and �������The Haunted Mind,������� which is a psychological exploration of the effects of guilt and fear.Overall, Legends Of The Province House is a haunting and atmospheric collection of stories that offers a unique perspective on American history and the human condition.The ship in which she came passenger had arrived at Newport, whence Lady Eleanore was conveyed to Boston in the Governor's coach, attended by a small escort of gentlemen on horseback. The ponderous equipage, with its four black horses, attracted much notice as it rumbled through Cornhill, surrounded by the prancing steeds of half a dozen cavaliers, with swords dangling to their stirrups and pistols at their holsters.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.

Author: Nathaniel Hawthorne
ISBN-10: 1169203825
ISBN-13: 9781169203822
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 50
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.69lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.25d