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In colonial days

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In colonial days is a mythic fiction and folklore and fairy tales story collection by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

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"In Colonial Days" by Nathaniel Hawthorne is a collection of historical tales written in the late 19th century. The book captures the essence of colonial New England, exploring themes of history, memory, and the supernatural through various legends and anecdotes surrounding the Province House in Boston. The opening portion sets the stage for a deep dive into the past, centered around the happenings in a once-grand estate that witnessed significant events in American history. The opening of the book introduces the reader to the Province House and an elderly narrator's attraction to the historical significance of this location. He recounts his experience visiting the house, describing its architecture and evoking a sense of nostalgia for the times when loyalists and British governors held sway. Through a conversation with an elderly patron at the bar, a legend is teased about an enigmatic masked ball that took place there, hinting at supernatural elements and the ghostly figures linked to the colonial past. This sets the stage for the intertwining of history and legend, creating an atmosphere rich with intrigue as the reader anticipates the stories of the characters and events that will unfold.
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  • Short stories, American
  • Massachusetts, History, Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775
  • Province House, Boston, Mass.

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Who wrote In colonial days?

In colonial days was written by Nathaniel Hawthorne.

What genre is In colonial days?

It is usually shelved as Myth & Legend Fiction and Fairy Tales & Folklore.

Is In colonial days free to read?

Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

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Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 56 min.

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