The City's Heart (1866)

The City's Heart is a novel written by A Daughter of New York and published in 1866. The story is set in New York City during the mid-1800s and follows the lives of several characters from different social classes. The main character is a young woman named Edith, who is from a wealthy family and becomes involved in the city's social scene. She falls in love with a young lawyer named Frank, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and social expectations. Meanwhile, a group of impoverished immigrants struggle to survive in the city's slums, and a corrupt politician works to maintain his power and influence. The novel explores themes of love, class, and corruption in the rapidly changing city of New York. It provides a vivid portrait of the city during this time period, including descriptions of its bustling streets, neighborhoods, and landmarks. Overall, The City's Heart is a compelling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural dynamics of mid-19th century New York City.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.