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Subject: Fiction


Cunningham's Infidelity Portrayed Cunningham's Infidelity Portrayed

This book, "Cunningham's Infidelity Portrayed," is from 1836 and bears the booksellers' tag of Samuel Hart, Sr., of Charleston, South Carolina. Samuel Hart, Sr., was president of Shearith Israel in 1846.

Das Landhaus am Rhein (A Country House on the Rhine) Das Landhaus am Rhein (A Country House on the Rhine)

This is an 1869 edition of Berthold Auerbach's novel, *Das Landhaus am Rhein* (A Country House on the Rhine). The novel is one of Auerbach's works focusing on the lives of common people, showcasing his characteristic blend of realism, graceful style, and humor. This edition was entered into the Library of Congress in 1868.

George Bailey: A Tale of New York Mercantile Life George Bailey: A Tale of New York Mercantile Life

This 288-page novel, "George Bailey: A Tale of New York Mercantile Life," was published by Harper & Brothers. The book tells the story of George Bailey and his experiences in the New York mercantile world. It was owned by Sidney Rosenfeld, who inscribed his name and the date July 22, 1881 inside the book.

Home Scenes and Heart Studies: A Book by Grace Aguilar Home Scenes and Heart Studies: A Book by Grace Aguilar

First edition of *Home Scenes and Heart Studies*, published by Appleton in New York City in 1853. The first flyleaf contains an advertisement by A. Hart (late Cary & Hart) for a composite book to be compiled by Sarah Aguilar, the author's mother. Grace Aguilar died at age 31, and most of her works were published posthumously.

Leila Ada, the Jewish Convert Leila Ada, the Jewish Convert

This book, published around 1853, tells the narrative of Leila Ada, a Jewish girl who converted to Christianity. Her decision is presented as a rejection of the Talmud's fables and the constraints of rabbinical authority. The novel likely explores themes of religious conversion, Jewish identity, and the tension between traditional religious practice and personal belief.