The Old Home (1911)

by Susan Whitcomb Hassell

Book Overview

The Old Home is a novel written by Susan Whitcomb Hassell and published in 1911. The story revolves around the lives of the residents of a small New England town called Riverfield. The main character is a young woman named Ruth, who returns to her childhood home after years of living in the city. Ruth is reunited with her family and friends, and she discovers that life in Riverfield has changed since she left. The town is facing economic difficulties, and many of the residents are struggling to make ends meet. Ruth becomes involved in the community's efforts to improve their situation, and she also confronts personal challenges as she tries to reconcile her past with her present. The Old Home is a nostalgic and sentimental portrayal of small-town life in early 20th century America, and it explores themes of family, community, and the importance of home.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: 1104318326
• ISBN13: 9781104318321
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"