The Old Dominion

Name: The Old Dominion
Author: G. P. R. James

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Yes — read The Old Dominion by G. P. R. James in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is C1. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: C1
Length: 47 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

A British consul’s journey through 1830s Virginia reveals a vivid portrait of life amid the tensions of slavery, rebellion, and social conflict, blending thoughtful history with a gripping legal and romantic drama in a land on the brink of change.

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