Publisher's Synopsis
""Walter Thornley: Or A Peep At The Past"" is a novel written by Susan Anne Livingston Ridley Sedgwick. The book tells the story of Walter Thornley, a young man who grows up in New York City during the early 19th century. Walter is the son of a wealthy merchant and is expected to follow in his father's footsteps. However, Walter is more interested in literature and the arts than in business. As the story unfolds, we see Walter struggle to find his place in the world. He falls in love with a young woman named Emily, but their relationship is complicated by their differing social classes. Walter also becomes involved in the abolitionist movement, which puts him at odds with his father and many of his wealthy friends.Throughout the book, Sedgwick provides a vivid portrayal of life in early 19th century New York City. She explores the social and economic divisions that existed at the time, as well as the cultural and intellectual currents that were shaping the city's future. Overall, ""Walter Thornley: Or A Peep At The Past"" is a richly detailed historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. It is a story of love, ambition, and social change, told with sensitivity and insight by one of America's most talented writers.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.
