Clarence or, A Tale of Our Own Times - Volume I

"Clarence; or, A Tale of Our Own Times" is a 1830 novel of manners by Catharine Maria Sedgwick. Set in New York City, the narrative follows the travails of a young heiress called Gertrude Clarence arriving on the city''s marriage market. The novel provides a rich and authentic insight into American domestic life, full of ingenuity and vibrancy. Catharine Maria Sedgwick (1789 - 1867) was an America...