Rockford: Or Sunshine And Storm (1863)

By Mrs Lillie Devereux Blake and Lillie Devereux Umsted

Book Overview

""Rockford: Or Sunshine And Storm"" is a novel written by Lillie Devereux Umsted and published in 1863. The story takes place in the fictional town of Rockford, which is located in the southern United States. The plot revolves around the life of a young woman named Kate, who is forced to leave her home and move to Rockford with her aunt and uncle after her father's death. Kate is initially unhappy in Rockford, but she soon becomes friends with a group of young people who introduce her to the town's social scene. She also meets a handsome young man named Harry, who she falls in love with. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Harry is engaged to another woman.As the story unfolds, Kate must navigate the challenges of life in Rockford, including a devastating flood that destroys much of the town. She also struggles with her feelings for Harry and must decide whether to pursue a relationship with him or move on with her life.""Rockford: Or Sunshine And Storm"" is a classic example of 19th-century American literature, with themes of love, loss, and perseverance. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in the South during this time period and provides insight into the social and cultural norms of the era.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: 1437112501
• ISBN13: 9781437112504
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 316 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"