Edgar Huntly Or Memoirs Of A Sleep Walker

Edgar Huntly Or Memoirs Of A Sleep Walker is a novel written by Charles Brockden Brown. The story follows the protagonist, Edgar Huntly, a young man who is plagued by sleepwalking and vivid dreams. After his friend Clithero is found murdered, Huntly sets out to investigate the crime and clear his name. Along the way, he encounters various obstacles and dangers, including encounters with Native Americans and a mysterious figure known as the White Savage. As Huntly delves deeper into the mystery, he begins to question his own sanity and the nature of reality itself. The novel is considered a classic of early American literature and explores themes of identity, guilt, and the unconscious mind. It is a compelling and suspenseful read that will keep readers engaged until the very end.The ensuing day was spent, partly in sleep, and partly in languor and disquietude. I incessantly ruminated on the incidents of the last night. The scheme that I had formed was defeated. Was it likely that this unknown person would repeat his midnight visits to the Elm? If he did, and could again be discovered, should I resolve to undertake a new pursuit, which might terminate abortively, or in some signal disaster? But what proof had I that the same rout would be taken, and that he would again inter himself alive in the same spot?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.