The House Of Chimham - Couverture souple

Work, Edgar Whitaker

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1417923911 ISBN 13 : 9781417923915

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing Co, 2004

Synopsis

The House of Chimham is a novel written by Edgar Whitaker Work. The story follows the life of a young man named John, who inherits a large estate called Chimham from his grandfather. John, who is a city boy, is initially overwhelmed by the rural lifestyle he is thrust into, but he quickly adapts and falls in love with the land and the people who call it home.As John settles into his new life, he becomes embroiled in a feud between two neighboring families, the Hunters and the Carters. The feud has been going on for generations and is fueled by a long-standing grudge over a disputed piece of land. John finds himself caught in the middle of the conflict, and he must navigate the treacherous waters of rural politics to bring peace to the warring families.Along the way, John meets and falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who is the daughter of one of the Hunters. Their relationship is complicated by the feud between their families, but they are determined to find a way to be together.The House of Chimham is a classic tale of love, loyalty, and redemption set against the backdrop of rural America in the early 20th century. It is a story of the power of family, the strength of community, and the resilience of the human spirit.1909. This slim volume begins: How deep into the great Past the roots of the wondrous story go, and what preparation it had in the instincts and chivalries of men-How a long-ago kindly deed grew and ripened with the years, and how it contributed to the world's Great Surprise-How such kingly forces of men as Friendship, Love and Hope were preserved and beautified through the lapse of time, and were caught up at length into God's own Fine Romance.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.

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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing Co
• Date d'édition: 2004
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1417923911
• ISBN 13: 9781417923915
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 64
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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