Explore the diverse forces and factors that helped forge the American character is this gripping historical novel from Harold Frederic. Set in the mid-eighteenth century in the Mohawk Valley of upstate New York, In the Valley presents a compelling view of the various groups of immigrants, natives and other newcomers who were forced to find a way to live together amidst a rapidly changing culture.
Explore an often-overlooked aspect of the American Civil War in this gripping historical novel from Harold Frederic. Protagonist Abner Beech, a farmer in upstate New York, is staunchly opposed to the war and insists that the deleterious battle must be ended at all costs—even if that means striking a compromise with the rebel forces. It's a view that's very unpopular in the community, and Beech's family suffers dearly for his controversial stance.
Although it languished in relative obscurity for several decades, the novel The Damnation of Theron Ware has recently experienced a revival in popularity as it has been identified as one of the earliest examples of realism in American fiction. An idealistic young minister finds himself facing a profound crisis of faith, and he succumbs to a series of temptations. Can he put things right before it's too late?
American author Harold Frederic tackles the complexities of late-nineteenth-century capitalism in this thought-provoking novel. Antihero Joel Thorpe is an archetypal example of the rags-to-riches success story, but rather than relying solely on pluck and hard work, Thorpe gleefully cheats and steals in the process of amassing his fortune. It's a nuanced look at the changing face of industry during a key transitional period in history.
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