The River (1902)

By Eden Phillpotts

Book Overview

The River is a novel written by Eden Phillpotts and published in 1902. The story is set in the picturesque countryside of Devon, England, and revolves around the lives of the villagers who live near the River Dart. The river is a major part of their lives, providing them with fish and water for their farms. The novel explores the relationships between the villagers and their connection to the river.The story begins with the arrival of a young woman named Mary Channing, who has come to live with her aunt in the village. Mary is immediately drawn to the river and spends much of her time exploring its banks. She becomes friends with the local fishermen and learns about their way of life.As the story progresses, Mary becomes involved in a love triangle with two of the fishermen, Tom and John. The rivalry between the two men intensifies as they compete for Mary's affections. Meanwhile, a wealthy landowner, Mr. Buller, plans to build a dam on the river, which would destroy the fishing industry and the way of life of the villagers.The River is a beautifully written novel that captures the beauty of the English countryside and the importance of nature in people's lives. It is a story of love, rivalry, and the struggle to preserve a way of life in the face of modernization. The novel is a classic of English literature and remains a popular read to this day.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: 1165123800
• ISBN13: 9781165123803
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 396 Pages
• Weight: 1.16 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"