Childe Harvard: A Romance Of Cambridge (1848)

By Nathan Ames

Book Overview

Childe Harvard: A Romance of Cambridge is a novel written by Nathan Ames in 1848. The book is set in the prestigious Harvard University in Cambridge and follows the story of a young man named Childe Harvard. The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores the themes of love, ambition, and academic pursuit.The protagonist, Childe Harvard, is a brilliant student who is passionate about his studies. He is also a romantic at heart and falls in love with a young woman named Alice. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Alice is from a lower social class than Childe Harvard.As Childe Harvard navigates his academic and personal life, he faces many challenges and obstacles. He must confront the elitism and snobbery of his fellow students, as well as his own inner demons.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in Cambridge in the mid-19th century. It provides a fascinating insight into the world of academia and the social dynamics of the time. The book is also notable for its use of language and its vivid descriptions of the characters and settings.Overall, Childe Harvard: A Romance of Cambridge is a compelling and engaging novel that will appeal to readers interested in history, literature, and romance. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1436803721
• ISBN13: 9781436803724
• Release Date: June 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 0.54 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"