The Sowing Of Alderson Cree

By Margaret Prescott Montague

Book Overview

""The Sowing of Alderson Cree"" is a novel written by Margaret Prescott Montague. The story takes place in the early 1900s in the Appalachian Mountains of West Virginia. The main character, Alderson Cree, is a young man who has grown up in poverty and isolation, but dreams of a better life. He leaves his home to attend college and becomes involved in the suffrage movement, where he meets a young woman named Judith. The two fall in love, but their relationship is threatened by the social and political tensions of the time. As Alderson struggles to make a difference in the world, he must confront his own personal demons and the harsh realities of life in the mountains. The novel explores themes of social justice, gender roles, and the struggle for personal identity. It is a poignant and thought-provoking work that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and the struggles of those who lived in it.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: 1432683802
• ISBN13: 9781432683801
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 1.09 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"