The Andersons (1910)

By Sarah Broom Macnaughtan

Book Overview

The Andersons is a novel written by Sarah Broom MacNaughtan and published in 1910. The story revolves around the Anderson family, who live in a small village in Scotland. The family consists of a father, mother, and their four children. The eldest son, John, is a doctor who is engaged to a wealthy woman named Edith. The second son, James, is a lawyer who is married to a woman named Mary. The two younger children, Margaret and David, are still in school.The novel explores the relationships between the family members and their interactions with the other villagers. The Andersons are a respected family in the community, and their opinions carry weight. However, as the story progresses, it becomes clear that there are tensions within the family. John's engagement to Edith is not as happy as it seems, and James and Mary's marriage is strained. Margaret and David are struggling to find their place in the world.The novel also touches on social issues of the time, such as the suffragette movement and the changing roles of women in society. The Andersons are a traditional family, and their views on these issues are challenged by some of the other characters in the book.Overall, The Andersons is a character-driven novel that explores family dynamics, social issues, and the complexities of human relationships. It provides a glimpse into life in a small Scottish village at the turn of the 20th century.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: 1164038389
• ISBN13: 9781164038382
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"