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The Quaker City, Or, the Monks of Monk Hall: A Romance of Philadelphia Life, Mystery, and Crime,Used
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America's bestselling novel in its time, The Quaker City, published in 1845, is a sensational expos of social corruption, personal debauchery, and the sexual exploitation of women in antebellum Philadelphia. This new edition, with an introduction by David S. Reynolds, brings back into print this important work by George Lippard (18221854), a journalist, freethinker, and labor and social reformer.
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- Q: What is the main theme of 'The Quaker City'? A: 'The Quaker City' explores the themes of social corruption, personal debauchery, and the sexual exploitation of women in antebellum Philadelphia.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Quaker City'? A: The author is George Lippard, a journalist and social reformer known for his critiques of society.
- Q: When was 'The Quaker City' originally published? A: 'The Quaker City' was originally published in 1845.
- Q: What type of book is 'The Quaker City'? A: 'The Quaker City' is classified as a classic novel and is considered America's best-selling novel during its time.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed as 'New' condition.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Quaker City' have? A: 'The Quaker City' has a total of 632 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition of 'The Quaker City' is in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there an introduction in this edition? A: Yes, this new edition includes an introduction by David S. Reynolds.
- Q: When was this new edition published? A: This new edition of 'The Quaker City' was published on July 20, 1995.
- Q: What makes this book significant? A: 'The Quaker City' is significant for its exposé on societal issues of the time and its importance in American literature.