The Forelopers: A Romance Of Colonial Days (1912)

By Isaac Newton Phipps and I.N. Phipps

Book Overview

The Forelopers: A Romance Of Colonial Days is a historical novel written by Isaac Newton Phipps and first published in 1912. The story is set in colonial America and revolves around the lives of two young lovers, Mary and John. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, while John is a poor foreloper, a term used to describe a person who works on a farm without owning the land. Despite their different social backgrounds, they fall in love and must navigate the challenges of their class differences.The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status, as well as the struggles and conflicts of colonial life. It also delves into the political climate of the time, with references to the American Revolution and the tensions between the colonists and the British government.Phipps' writing style is descriptive and immersive, transporting the reader to colonial America and bringing the characters to life. The novel is a captivating read that provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during a pivotal period in American history.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: 1437297439
• ISBN13: 9781437297430
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 236 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"