Orange Grove: A Tale Of The Connecticut (1866)

By Sarah E. Wall

Book Overview

Orange Grove: A Tale Of The Connecticut is a novel written by Sarah E. Wall and first published in 1866. The story is set in the Connecticut River valley during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two families, the Browns and the Hales. The Browns are a wealthy family who own a large estate called Orange Grove, while the Hales are a poor family who live in a small cottage nearby.The novel explores themes of social class, family dynamics, and the changing landscape of rural America during this time period. The Browns and the Hales become intertwined when the youngest Brown daughter, Alice, falls in love with the Hales' son, Tom. Despite the disapproval of Alice's parents, the two young lovers continue to see each other and plan a future together.However, their plans are disrupted when Tom is falsely accused of a crime and forced to flee the area. Alice is heartbroken and struggles to come to terms with the loss of her love. Meanwhile, the Hales continue to struggle with poverty and face their own challenges as they try to make ends meet.Orange Grove: A Tale Of The Connecticut is a poignant and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into life in rural America during the mid-19th century. It is a story of love, loss, and the enduring power of hope and resilience.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: 1164939254
• ISBN13: 9781164939252
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 420 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"