The Ivory Gate (1907)

By Armistead C. Gordon

Book Overview

The Ivory Gate is a novel written by Armistead C. Gordon and published in 1907. The story is set in the American South during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. The main character, Philip Sterling, is a wealthy young man who falls in love with a beautiful woman named Virginia Dare. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Virginia is from a poor family and is engaged to another man.As the story unfolds, Philip struggles to win Virginia's heart and overcome the obstacles that stand in their way. Along the way, he must confront the prejudices and social conventions of the time, as well as the corruption and violence that permeate the post-war South.The Ivory Gate is a powerful and poignant tale of love, ambition, and social change. It offers a vivid and insightful portrait of a pivotal moment in American history, and explores themes that are still relevant today, such as class, race, and gender relations. With its richly drawn characters and compelling plot, this book is a classic of American literature 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: 116399801X
• ISBN13: 9781163998014
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 58 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"