The Bostonians: a novel
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London ; New York : Penguin Books, 2000.
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Book
Physical Desc:
xlv, 396 pages ; 20 cm.
Status:
East Hampton Adult Fiction
FIC JAM
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"Basil Ransom, an attractive young Mississippi lawyer, is on a visit to his cousin Olive, a wealthy feminist, in Boston when he accompanies her to a meeting on the subject of women's emancipation. One of the speakers is Verena Tarrant, and although he disapproves of all she claims to stand for, Basil is immediately captivated by her and sets about 'reforming' her with his traditional views. But Olive has already made Verena her protégée, and soon a battle is under way for exclusive possession of her heart and mind."--P. [4] of cover.
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Language:
English
ISBN:
0140437665, 9780140437669
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Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. xxxi-xxxvi).
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"Basil Ransom, an attractive young Mississippi lawyer, is on a visit to his cousin Olive, a wealthy feminist, in Boston when he accompanies her to a meeting on the subject of women's emancipation. One of the speakers is Verena Tarrant, and although he disapproves of all she claims to stand for, Basil is immediately captivated by her and sets about 'reforming' her with his traditional views. But Olive has already made Verena her protégée, and soon a battle is under way for exclusive possession of her heart and mind."--P. [4] of cover.
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APA Citation (style guide)
James, H., & Lansdown, R. (2000). The Bostonians: a novel. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)James, Henry, 1843-1916 and Richard Lansdown. 2000. The Bostonians: A Novel. Penguin Books.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)James, Henry, 1843-1916 and Richard Lansdown, The Bostonians: A Novel. Penguin Books, 2000.
MLA Citation (style guide)James, Henry, and Richard Lansdown. The Bostonians: A Novel. Penguin Books, 2000.
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