With an Introduction by Jane Smiley First published in America in 1794, Charlotte Temple took the country by storm in fact, it was this nation s first bona fide bestseller. Susanna Rowson s most famous work is the story of an innocent British schoolgirl who takes the advice of her depraved French teacher with tragic consequences. Seduced by the dashing Lieutenant Montraville, who persuades her to move to America with him, the fifteen-year-old Charlotte leaves her adoring parents and makes the treacherous sea voyage to New York. In the land of opportunity, Charlotte is callously...
With an Introduction by Jane Smiley First published in America in 1794, Charlotte Temple took the country by storm in fact, it was this nat...
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.
Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900s and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republ...
