Chim: His Washington Winter (1892)

Chim: His Washington Winter (1892) is a novel written by Madeleine Vinton Dahlgren. The story revolves around a young boy named Chim, who is sent to live with his wealthy grandmother in Washington D.C. for the winter. Despite the luxurious lifestyle he is exposed to, Chim struggles to fit in with the upper-class society and feels lonely and out of place. However, he soon befriends a group of boys who introduce him to the city's rich history and culture. Along the way, Chim also learns about the political and social issues of the time, including the fight for women's suffrage and the struggles of African Americans. As the winter comes to an end, Chim's experiences in Washington D.C. have transformed him into a more mature and knowledgeable young man. The novel provides a glimpse into the life of the wealthy elite in the late 19th century and the issues that were prevalent during that time.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.