The Gossips Of Rivertown: With Sketches In Prose And Verse (1850)

By Alice Bradley Haven

Book Overview

The Gossips of Rivertown is a book written by Alice Bradley Haven and published in 1850. The book is a collection of sketches in both prose and verse that depict the lives of the residents of Rivertown, a small American town. The sketches are presented as a series of gossipy conversations between the town's inhabitants, who discuss the various scandals, romances, and intrigues that take place in their community. The book provides a humorous and satirical look at small-town life in mid-19th century America, and offers insights into the social norms and values of the time. The sketches are accompanied by illustrations that help to bring the characters and settings to life. Overall, The Gossips of Rivertown is a charming and entertaining read that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone 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: 1164186833
• ISBN13: 9781164186830
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"