The Rise of Silas Lapham
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Editorial Review - Reed Business Information (c) 2006 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 185... More
Book Information
Publisher | Signet Book |
Binding | Paperback (176 editions) |
Reading Level | Uncategorized |
# of Pages | N/A |
ISBN-10 | B0027FJYDK |
Publication Date | 01/01/1980 |
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