Fifteen Days: An Extract From Edward Colvil's Journal

""Fifteen Days: An Extract From Edward Colvil�������s Journal"" is a historical fiction book written by Mary Lowell Putnam. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the journey of Edward Colvil, a young man from a wealthy family in New York City, who embarks on a trip to Europe with his father. The book is a fictionalized account of Colvil's journal entries during a fifteen-day journey from Paris to Rome.The book provides a vivid description of the sights and sounds of Europe during the mid-19th century, as well as the social customs and attitudes of the time. Colvil's journal entries detail his encounters with various people, including fellow travelers, locals, and members of the aristocracy. He also reflects on his own personal experiences and emotions as he navigates through unfamiliar territory.Throughout the book, Colvil grapples with questions of identity, purpose, and morality. He is torn between his privileged upbringing and his desire to explore the world and experience new things. He also struggles with the ethical implications of his family's wealth and status, and the impact it has on his relationships with others.""Fifteen Days"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers a glimpse into the world of the mid-19th century, as well as the inner workings of a young man's mind as he navigates through a transformative journey.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.