The Hartwell Farm (1871)

By Elizabeth Barker Comins

Book Overview

The Hartwell Farm is a novel written by Elizabeth Barker Comins in 1871. The story is set in the rural countryside of New England during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of the Hartwell family, who are struggling to maintain their farm and make ends meet.The main character, Mary Hartwell, is a young woman who is determined to help her family save their farm. She is resourceful, hardworking, and determined to succeed despite the many challenges that she faces. Mary's father is a proud man who is resistant to change and is hesitant to accept help from others. He is also struggling with his health, which adds to the family's difficulties.As the story progresses, Mary meets and falls in love with a young man named John, who is also a farmer. Together, they work to improve the Hartwell farm and overcome the obstacles that they face. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters, including wealthy landowners, unscrupulous businessmen, and kind-hearted neighbors.The Hartwell Farm is a heartwarming story about the importance of family, hard work, and perseverance. It is also a commentary on the changing landscape of rural America during the 19th century, as small farms were being replaced by large commercial operations. The novel is a timeless classic 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: 116416614X
• ISBN13: 9781164166146
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"