The Olive And The Pine (1893)

By Martha Perry Lowe and Lowe Martha Perry

Book Overview

The Olive And The Pine is a novel written by Martha Perry Lowe and first published in 1893. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two families living in the American South. The first family is the Olives, who are wealthy plantation owners and staunch supporters of the Confederacy. The second family is the Pines, who are poor farmers and former slaves.The novel explores the complex relationships between the two families, as well as the larger societal issues of race, class, and gender during this time period. The main character is a young woman named Olive, who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing feelings for a Pine family member named John. As their relationship develops, Olive must confront the prejudices and expectations of her family and society.The Olive And The Pine is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced portrayal of the American South in the aftermath of the Civil War. It is a story of love, loss, and the struggle for equality, and remains a classic work of American literature.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: 1163936065
• ISBN13: 9781163936061
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 164 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"