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Step back into 17th-century colonial America with John Turvill Adams's "The Knight of the Golden Melice: A Historical Romance." This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic tale of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of early Massachusetts. Immerse yourself in a world of historical fiction where the spirit of adventure intertwines with the complexities of colonial life. Experience the drama and passion of a bygone era as the story unfolds, capturing the essence of a pivotal time in American history. "The Knight of the Golden Melice" offers a glimpse into the lives and loves…mehr

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Step back into 17th-century colonial America with John Turvill Adams's "The Knight of the Golden Melice: A Historical Romance." This meticulously prepared edition revives a classic tale of adventure and romance set against the backdrop of early Massachusetts. Immerse yourself in a world of historical fiction where the spirit of adventure intertwines with the complexities of colonial life. Experience the drama and passion of a bygone era as the story unfolds, capturing the essence of a pivotal time in American history. "The Knight of the Golden Melice" offers a glimpse into the lives and loves of those who shaped the foundations of a nation. Discover a timeless historical romance that resonates with enduring themes of courage, devotion, and the pursuit of a brighter future. 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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John Turvill Adams (1805-1882) was an American novelist and lawyer whose literary contributions embody a melodramatic style intrinsic to the 19th-century literature. Born in Canterbury, Connecticut, Adams pursued law before fully dedicating himself to writing. With earnest depictions of early American life, Adams etches a permanent place in the canon of antebellum literature. He is perhaps best known for his novel 'The Knight of the Golden Melice' (1863), a historical romance that whisks readers away to the tumultuous time of England's colonization of the New World. This book reflects Adams's penchant for combining historical fact with fiction, a literary device that not only entertained but educated his readers about the past. His writing is often characterized by a rich, embellished style and a narrative that intertwines romantic developments with epochal events. Adams's contributions, while not as widely recognized as those of his contemporaries, remain cherished by aficionados of historical novels and serve as an illustrative example of mid-19th-century American romantic literature.