The City's Heart (1866)

By A Daughter Of New York

Book Overview

The City's Heart is a novel written by an anonymous author known only as ""A Daughter of New York"" and was first published in 1866. The story is set in New York City during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of several characters who are all connected in some way. The central character is a young woman named Edith, who is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Edith is engaged to a man named Arthur, but she is secretly in love with another man, Frank, who is a struggling artist.As the story unfolds, we see the characters navigate their way through the social and economic challenges of life in the city. There are moments of romance and heartbreak, as well as glimpses into the lives of the working-class people who make up the majority of the city's population. The novel also touches on themes of class, gender, and the role of women in society.Overall, The City's Heart is a compelling portrait of life in mid-19th century New York City, offering readers a glimpse into the lives of its diverse inhabitants. The anonymous author's writing is engaging and insightful, making this novel a must-read for anyone interested in the history of New York City or the social dynamics of the era.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: 1167038428
• ISBN13: 9781167038426
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 62 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"