The Jamesons (1899)

By Mary E. Wilkins Freeman

Book Overview

The Jamesons is a novel written by Mary E. Freeman and published in 1899. It tells the story of the Jameson family, who live in a small New England town. The family consists of the father, mother, and their three children: two daughters and a son. The novel explores the relationships between the family members and their interactions with the other residents of the town.The story begins with the arrival of a new family in town, the Bensons. The Jamesons and the Bensons become friends, and the two families spend a lot of time together. However, tensions arise when it becomes clear that the Bensons have a different set of values than the Jamesons. The Jamesons are traditional and conservative, while the Bensons are more liberal and open-minded.As the story unfolds, the Jamesons are forced to confront their own beliefs and prejudices. They begin to question whether their way of life is really the best way, and whether they should be more accepting of others who are different from them. The novel also explores themes of love, loyalty, and the importance of family.Overall, The Jamesons is a thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a family living in a small New England town at the turn of the 20th century. It is a well-written and engaging story that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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: 054867275X
• ISBN13: 9780548672754
• Release Date: October 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"