Publisher's Synopsis
A Knight of the Nineteenth Century is a novel written by E. P. Roe. The story follows the life of a young man named Philip Sterling, who is the heir to a wealthy family in New York City during the mid-1800s. Despite his privileged upbringing, Philip is a kind and compassionate person who is deeply committed to helping others. He becomes involved in various social causes, including the abolitionist movement and the fight for women's rights. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Mildred, who shares his passion for social justice. However, their relationship is threatened by the prejudices and social norms of their time. The novel explores themes of love, social justice, and the struggle for equality in the face of societal barriers. It is a compelling and inspiring story that offers a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of life in the nineteenth century.But while his action did suggest hope, it also contained elements of discouragement. She did not find fault with what he proposed to do, but with the spirit in which he was entering on his most difficult task. His knowledge of the world was so crude and partial that he did not at all realize the herculean labor that he now became eager to attempt; and he was bent on accomplishing everything in a way that would minister to his own pride, and proposed to be under obligations to no one.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.
