Round Anvil Rock: A Romance (1903)

By Nancy Huston Banks

Book Overview

Round Anvil Rock: A Romance is a novel written by Nancy Huston Banks and published in 1903. The story is set in the Appalachian Mountains of Kentucky during the late 19th century and follows the lives of two young people, Reuben and Rachel, who fall in love despite the social and cultural barriers that separate them. Reuben is a white boy from a wealthy family, while Rachel is a mixed-race girl who lives in poverty with her grandmother. The novel explores themes of race, class, and gender, as well as the challenges of love and identity in a society that values conformity and tradition. Through vivid descriptions of the landscape and the characters' experiences, the novel offers a glimpse into a unique and often overlooked corner of American history. With its engaging plot and well-drawn characters, Round Anvil Rock: A Romance is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate 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: 1164193511
• ISBN13: 9781164193517
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 386 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"