Rose-Hill: A Tale Of The Old Dominion (1835)

By A Virginian

Book Overview

Rose-Hill: A Tale Of The Old Dominion is a novel written by an author known only as ""A Virginian"" and was first published in 1835. The book is set in Virginia during the early 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Edward Howard, who inherits a plantation called Rose-Hill from his father.As Edward returns to his family's plantation, he discovers that it has fallen into disrepair and is in need of significant restoration. He also learns that his father's will stipulates that he must marry his cousin, Lucy, in order to keep the estate in the family.Edward is torn between his love for Lucy and his desire to marry for love. Meanwhile, Lucy's father, who is also Edward's uncle, plots to take control of Rose-Hill for himself.As the story unfolds, Edward must navigate the challenges of restoring the plantation, managing his relationships with his family and friends, and ultimately deciding what he truly wants in life.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in Virginia during the early 19th century, with detailed descriptions of the landscape, social customs, and political climate of the time. It also explores themes of family, love, and duty, making it a timeless work of literature that still resonates with readers today.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: 1166972712
• ISBN13: 9781166972714
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"