The Hundredth Acre (1905)

By John Camden

Book Overview

The Hundredth Acre is a novel written by John Camden in 1905. The story revolves around a piece of land, the titular Hundredth Acre, which is located in a small rural town in America. The land has been in the possession of the same family for generations and is considered to be a valuable asset. However, when the current owner dies, the land is left to his estranged daughter, who has been living in the city for many years.The daughter, named Alice, decides to visit the Hundredth Acre and see what she can do with the land. She quickly realizes that the land is in disrepair and needs a lot of work to bring it back to its former glory. Alice decides to stay in the town and work on the land, much to the surprise of the locals who are not used to seeing outsiders take an interest in their land.As Alice works on the Hundredth Acre, she begins to uncover secrets about her family's past and the history of the land. She also meets a local farmer named Tom, who becomes her ally in her quest to restore the land. Together, they face many challenges, including opposition from the townspeople who are resistant to change.The Hundredth Acre is a heartwarming story about family, love, and the power of perseverance. It paints a vivid picture of small-town America in the early 20th century and explores themes of tradition, progress, and the importance of preserving one's heritage.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: 1104310880
• ISBN13: 9781104310882
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 0.96 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"