The Child Wife - Reid, Mayne
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"The Child Wife" by Mayne Reid is a captivating work of 19th-century historical fiction, exploring themes of romance and marriage within a complex social landscape. This meticulously prepared edition revives a powerful story that delves into significant social issues of its time, touching on the sensitive topic of the child bride. As a general work of fiction with a strong romantic element, "The Child Wife" offers a glimpse into the past, inviting readers to reflect on enduring human experiences and the historical context that shapes them. Journey back to a bygone era with this timeless tale…mehr

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"The Child Wife" by Mayne Reid is a captivating work of 19th-century historical fiction, exploring themes of romance and marriage within a complex social landscape. This meticulously prepared edition revives a powerful story that delves into significant social issues of its time, touching on the sensitive topic of the child bride. As a general work of fiction with a strong romantic element, "The Child Wife" offers a glimpse into the past, inviting readers to reflect on enduring human experiences and the historical context that shapes them. Journey back to a bygone era with this timeless tale of love and societal challenges. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Thomas Mayne Reid, known as Mayne Reid, was an Irish-American novelist celebrated for his adventure novels that captured the imaginations of readers in the 19th century. Mayne Reid was born in Ballyroney County Down, Ireland, the son of a Presbyterian minister. He grew up in an environment that valued education and was well-read from a young age. This literary foundation would later influence his writing career. His experiences in the war provided rich material for his future writings, as he participated in several significant battles and witnessed the harsh realities of military life. After the war, Reid settled in Philadelphia and began his career as a writer. His first successful novel. Action-Packed Narratives: His stories are known for their fast pace and exciting plotlines. Heroism and Resilience: Themes of bravery and survival against the odds are central to his works. Mayne Reid's works have had a lasting impact on the genre of adventure fiction. His ability to weave thrilling stories with authentic details from his own experiences captivated a wide audience. His novels were not just entertaining, but, also provided readers with a window into the diverse and often perilous world of the 19th century.