Reedyford: Or Creed And Character (1880)

By Silas Kitto Hocking

Book Overview

Reedyford: Or Creed And Character is a novel written by Silas Kitto Hocking in 1880. The story is set in the small village of Reedyford and follows the lives of its inhabitants, particularly the struggles of two families: the wealthy and influential Blakes and the humble and hardworking Smiths. The novel explores themes of faith, morality, love, and social class as the characters navigate their relationships with each other and their own personal beliefs. The protagonist, John Smith, is a man of strong character and unwavering faith who faces numerous challenges and setbacks as he tries to provide for his family and uphold his values. The novel also features a love story between John's daughter, Ruth, and the Blakes' son, Edward, which is complicated by their different social statuses and the disapproval of their families. Throughout the novel, Hocking portrays the importance of living a life of integrity and staying true to one's beliefs, even in the face of adversity.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: 1167006542
• ISBN13: 9781167006548
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 362 Pages
• Weight: 1.07 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"