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A New-England tale ; or, Sketches of New England character and manners

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Written in 1822, Catharine Sedgwick's first novel concerns the moral and religious development of a young orphan girl in rural New England. It provides an intriguing sketch of the social, political and religious climate of early America.

Title A New-England tale
or, Sketches of New England character and manners / Catharine Maria Sedgwick
edited and with an introduction by Victoria Clements
foreword by Cathy N. Davidson. [electronic resource]
Additional Titles New-England tale
Sketches of New England character and manners
Edition 1st ed.
Publisher New York : Oxford University Press
Creation Date 2023
Notes Previously issued in print: 1995.
Includes bibliographical references (pages [xxxi]-xxxii).
English
Content Contents
Preface
Introduction
Note on the Text
Selected Bibliography
Acknowledgments
A New-England Tale
Series Early American women writers
Oxford scholarship online
Extent 1 online resource (203 p.)
Language English
National Library system number 997010712466405171
MARC RECORDS
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