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Author Tyler, Royall, 1757-1826.

Title The contrast [electronic resource] : manners, morals, and authority in the early American republic / [edited by] Cynthia A. Kierner.

Imprint New York : New York University Press, c2007.

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Location Call No. OPAC Message Status
 Axe ProQuest E-Book  Electronic Book    ---  Available
Description x, 147 p. : ill.
Note A reprint of The contrast by Royall Tyler, with annotated footnotes and an extensive introduction; also features selections from contemporary letters, essays, novels, conduct books, and public documents, which debate issues of the era.
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-142) and index.
Reproduction Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, MI : ProQuest, 2015. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest affiliated libraries.
Subject Manners and customs -- Drama.
Conduct of life -- Drama.
Betrothal -- Drama.
Arranged marriage -- Drama.
Mate selection -- Drama.
Politics and literature -- United States -- History -- 18th century -- Sources.
New York (N.Y.) -- Social life and customs -- 18th century -- Drama.
United States -- Intellectual life -- 1783-1865 -- Sources.
Genre/Form Electronic books.
Added Author Kierner, Cynthia A., 1958-
ProQuest (Firm)
ISBN 9780814747926 (cloth : acid-free paper)
0814747922 (cloth : acid-free paper)
9780814747933 (pbk. : acid-free paper)
0814747930 (pbk. : acid-free paper)

 
    
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