The Descent of Man and Other Stories (Barnes & Noble Digital Library)

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Author: Edith Wharton ISBN: 9781411459731
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Publication: July 26, 2011
Imprint: Barnes & Noble Language: English
Author: Edith Wharton
ISBN: 9781411459731
Publisher: Barnes & Noble
Publication: July 26, 2011
Imprint: Barnes & Noble
Language: English

In the title story, a scientist’s satirical book is taken as gospel by his readers. In “Expiation” a charity-minded author convinces a bishop to denounce her work. In “The Lady’s Maid’s Bell,” a servant is haunted by her late predecessor. This 1904 collection also includes “The Mission of Jane,” “The Quicksand,” “A Venetian Night’s Entertainment,” and more.

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In the title story, a scientist’s satirical book is taken as gospel by his readers. In “Expiation” a charity-minded author convinces a bishop to denounce her work. In “The Lady’s Maid’s Bell,” a servant is haunted by her late predecessor. This 1904 collection also includes “The Mission of Jane,” “The Quicksand,” “A Venetian Night’s Entertainment,” and more.

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