First published in 1751, Amelia is a novel by Henry Fielding, the author of Tom Jones. It tells the story of Amelia, a virtuous and resilient young woman, and her unfaithful husband Captain William Booth. The novel is notable for its realistic depiction of everyday life in eighteenth-century England. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.