Jerry: A Novel Of Yankee American Life

By Mary Sargeant Gove Nichols

Book Overview

""Jerry: A Novel of Yankee American Life"" by Mary Sargeant Gove Nichols is a classic novel that explores the life of a young boy named Jerry in rural New England during the mid-1800s. The novel follows Jerry's journey from childhood to adulthood, as he navigates the challenges of growing up in a changing world.At the heart of the novel is Jerry's relationship with his family, particularly his father, who is a stern and demanding man. As Jerry grows older, he begins to question his father's authority and the values of his community, leading him on a path of self-discovery and rebellion.Throughout the novel, Nichols vividly portrays life in rural New England, depicting the landscape, customs, and traditions of the region with great detail. She also explores themes of family, identity, and the struggle between tradition and progress.""Jerry: A Novel of Yankee American Life"" is a timeless classic that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the challenges of growing up in a changing world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American literature and the history of New England.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: 1432668196
• ISBN13: 9781432668198
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 328 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"