Long Sweetening: A Romance Of The Red Woods (1921)

By Grant Carpenter

Book Overview

Long Sweetening: A Romance of the Red Woods is a novel written by Grant Carpenter and published in 1921. The story is set in the redwood forests of California during the early 1900s and follows the life of a young woman named Marian Forrester. Marian is the daughter of a wealthy lumber baron and has grown up in luxury and privilege. However, she is not content with her life and longs to experience the natural beauty of the redwoods. When she meets a young forest ranger named Jack Orde, she falls in love with him and begins to explore the wilderness with him.As Marian and Jack's relationship deepens, they face numerous challenges, including the disapproval of Marian's father and the dangerous conditions of the forest. However, they are determined to be together and fight for their love.The novel explores themes of love, nature, and the conflict between human progress and environmental preservation. It also provides a vivid portrayal of the redwood forests and the people who lived and worked there during the early 20th century.Overall, Long Sweetening: A Romance of the Red Woods is a captivating and romantic tale that transports readers to a bygone era and celebrates the beauty of nature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437111491
• ISBN13: 9781437111491
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"