The End Of A Rainbow: An American Story (1892)

By Rossiter Johnson

Book Overview

The End Of A Rainbow: An American Story is a historical novel written by Rossiter Johnson and published in 1892. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Huntington, who is born into a wealthy family in New York City. Despite her privileged upbringing, Ruth is a compassionate and independent thinker who is determined to make a difference in the world.As she grows up, Ruth becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in American society. She witnesses firsthand the struggles of the working class and becomes involved in the labor movement, fighting for better wages and working conditions for factory workers.Along the way, Ruth falls in love with a young lawyer named Arthur Van Doren, who shares her passion for social justice. Together, they work to promote progressive policies and challenge the status quo.However, their efforts are met with resistance from powerful business interests and conservative politicians who seek to maintain the status quo. As the struggle intensifies, Ruth and Arthur find themselves embroiled in a dangerous and violent conflict that threatens to tear apart their relationship and their lives.The End Of A Rainbow: An American Story is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of social justice, inequality, and the struggle for change. Through the character of Ruth Huntington, Johnson offers a compelling portrait of a woman who refuses to be silenced and who fights tirelessly for a better future for all Americans.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: 1104388065
• ISBN13: 9781104388065
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"