The Ice King: And The Sweet South Wind (1853)

By Caroline Hyde Butler Laing

Book Overview

The Ice King: And The Sweet South Wind is a novel written by Caroline Hyde Butler in 1853. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Gertrude, who is forced to leave her home in the North and move to the South with her family. Gertrude finds it difficult to adjust to her new surroundings and misses her friends and familiar environment. However, she soon discovers a new world of adventure and excitement.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Civil War and portrays the contrasting lifestyles and values of the North and the South. The Ice King, a wealthy Northern businessman, represents the cold and calculating nature of the North, while the Sweet South Wind, a kind and compassionate Southern gentleman, represents the warmth and hospitality of the South.Gertrude finds herself caught between these two worlds and must choose which path to follow. She is torn between her loyalty to her Northern roots and her growing love for the South and its people.The Ice King: And The Sweet South Wind is a classic tale of love, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in the world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in American history, literature, and culture.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: 1437067727
• ISBN13: 9781437067729
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"