The Crystal Palace: A Sequel To The Country And London - Paperback

The Crystal Palace: A Sequel To The Country And London is a book written by an anonymous author. It is a historical fiction novel that takes place in England in the mid-19th century, during the time of the Great Exhibition of 1851. The story revolves around the construction and opening of the Crystal Palace, a large glass and iron structure built in Hyde Park to house the exhibition. The protagonist of the novel is a young woman named Lucy, who lives in the countryside and travels to London to attend the exhibition. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including artists, scientists, and politicians, who are all involved in the planning and execution of the exhibition. The book explores themes of progress, innovation, and the impact of technology on society. It also touches on issues of class and gender, as Lucy navigates the male-dominated world of the exhibition and grapples with her own ambitions and desires. Overall, The Crystal Palace is an engaging and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a pivotal moment in British history.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.

• | Author: Anonymous
• | Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• | Publication Date: Jun 25, 2007
• | Number of Pages: 184 pages
• | Binding: Paperback or Softback
• | ISBN-10: 054829321X
• | ISBN-13: 9780548293218