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The Rise of Silas Lapham

by William Dean Howells
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Synopsis

Brought up by nothing but hisself.

Library Journal

Howells's 1884 novel pits new money against old, as commoner Lapham attempts to infiltrate Boston's upper crust after making his fortune. Set in Trinidad before the end of slavery, Wilkins's tale offers a more serious clash. Laurine, a mixed-race freed slave, endeavors to free her mother and escape with her runaway lover. It was released in 1854. Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.

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Book Details

Published
February 1, 2009
Publisher
SMK Books
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9781604596885

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