The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair, True Stories from New England History

The three parts of The Whole History of Grandfather's Chair were first published as three separate volumes under titles, Grandfather's chair, Famous old people and Liberty tree. The collection includes thirty-two short stories by Nathaniel Hawthorne. Nathaniel Hawthorne was an American novelist writing centers on New England, many featuring moral allegories with a Puritan inspiration and centering on the inherent evil and sin of humanity.