Publisher's Synopsis
Boston Common: A Tale Of Our Own Times is a novel written by Mrs. R. G. Varnham and first published in 1856. The story is set in Boston, Massachusetts, during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of a group of characters from different social classes. The main character is a young woman named Alice, who is from a wealthy family and is engaged to a man named Frank. However, Alice's life takes a turn when she meets a poor but talented artist named Walter, and she begins to question her future with Frank. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations, as well as the changing landscape of Boston during this time period. The book offers a glimpse into the lives of people during this era, including their customs, beliefs, and societal norms. Overall, Boston Common is a captivating tale that provides a unique perspective on life in mid-19th century Boston.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.
