The New Age of Gold or the Life and Adventures of Robert Dexter Romaine. Written By Himself

TitleThe New Age of Gold or the Life and Adventures of Robert Dexter Romaine. Written By Himself
Year for Search1856
Authors[Payson], [George]
Tertiary AuthorsRomaine, Robert Dexter [pseud.]
Date Published1856
PublisherPhillips, Sampson and Co
Place PublishedBoston, MA
KeywordsMale author
Annotation

A couple are shipwrecked on an isolated island. They lead an idyllic life, but they are concerned about the education of their children and decide they need to leave. The discovery of gold also brings dissatisfaction. They return to the U.S. where the woman and their children die and the man sets off to re-discover the island.

Title Note

The title on the spine is Life and Adventures of Robert Romaine

Pseudonym

Robert Dexter Romaine [pseud.]

Holding Institutions

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Full Text

1856 [Payson, George]. The New Age of Gold or the Life and Adventures of Robert Dexter Romaine. Written By Himself. Boston, MA: Phillips, Sampson and Co. The title on the spine is Life and Adventures of Robert Romaine. PSt

A couple are shipwrecked on an isolated island. They lead an idyllic life, but they are concerned about the education of their children and decide they need to leave. The discovery of gold also brings dissatisfaction. They return to the U.S. where the woman and their children die and the man sets off to re-discover the island.