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Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (October 30, 1857 - June 14, 1948) was a prominent and prolific American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state, California. Her best-seller Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. ...

Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton (October 30, 1857 - June 14, 1948) was an American author. Many of her novels are set in her home state of California. Her bestseller Black Oxen (1923) was made into a silent movie of the same name. In addition to novels, she wrote short stories,... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.

Step back in time with Gertrude Atherton's "The Crystal Cup," a captivating exploration of early 20th-century American social life. This historical fiction offers a window into the customs and societal expectations of the era, particularly focusing on the experiences of women... Read Full Overview

Step back in time with Gertrude Atherton's "The Crystal Cup," a captivating exploration of early 20th-century American social life. This historical fiction offers a window into the customs and societal expectations of the era, particularly focusing on the experiences of women... Read Full Overview