The Locusts' Years (1912)

By Mary H. Fee

Book Overview

The Locusts������� Years is a novel written by Mary Helen Fee and first published in 1912. The book is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a family living in the American Midwest during a time of great hardship. The title of the book refers to the biblical plague of locusts, which devastated the crops and livelihoods of many farmers in the region during this time.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Mary, who is forced to take on the responsibilities of her family after her father dies and her mother becomes ill. Mary struggles to keep the family farm afloat as they face one setback after another, including drought, disease, and the arrival of the locusts.As Mary tries to hold her family together, she also grapples with her own desires and ambitions. She dreams of leaving the farm and pursuing a career as a writer, but feels trapped by her responsibilities to her family and the expectations of society.The Locusts������� Years is a poignant and realistic portrayal of life in rural America during a time of great hardship. The novel explores themes of family, resilience, and the struggle to find one�������s place in the world. It is a timeless story 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: 1167228707
• ISBN13: 9781167228704
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 378 Pages
• Weight: 1.11 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"