The Peddlers (1826)

By Abigail Roberts

Book Overview

The Peddlers is a novel written by Abigail Roberts and published in 1826. The story follows the lives of a group of peddlers who travel throughout New England selling their wares. The main character, Jacob, is a young man who is trying to make a living as a peddler after his family's farm was destroyed in a fire. Along the way, he meets a variety of other peddlers, including a young woman named Sarah who he becomes romantically involved with.As the peddlers travel from town to town, they encounter a range of challenges, including hostile locals and difficult weather conditions. They also form close bonds with one another and help each other through their struggles.Throughout the novel, Roberts explores themes of friendship, love, and the challenges of making a living in a changing world. She also provides a vivid portrayal of life in early 19th century America, including the social and economic conditions that shaped the lives of ordinary people.Overall, The Peddlers is a compelling and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on American history 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: 116719683X
• ISBN13: 9781167196836
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 180 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"