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Title: Rose of Old Harpeth
Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia, Riikka
Talonpoika and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
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Summary: "Rose of Old Harpeth" by Maria Thompson Daviess is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rose Mary Alloway, a young woman lovingly managing her family's homestead in Sweetbriar while navigating the complexities of life, love, and community. The book deeply explores themes of resilience, familial duty, and the intrinsic beauty of rural life, drawing readers into an idyllic yet challenging environment where both personal and collective aspirations unfold. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Rose Mary and her interactions with Everett, a guest recovering from a serious illness, as they share domestic tasks and engage in light banter. Through their conversations, we learn about Rose Mary's dedication to her family, her dreams for the future, and the underlying tensions related to the mortgage on their ancestral home. The scene elegantly portrays Rose Mary's importance to her family, a tight-knit community of quirky characters, and the pastoral beauty of Harpeth Valley. As she skillfully balances her responsibilities and personal ambitions, the reader is drawn into her world, inviting a deeper exploration of both her character and the supporting cast as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Daviess, Maria Thompson, 1872-1924
Illustrator: King, W. B.
EBook No.: 15195
Published: Feb 28, 2005
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Prospecting -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Rose of Old Harpeth
Note: Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Kentuckiana Digital Library, David Garcia, Riikka
Talonpoika and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at
https:
//www.pgdp.net
Summary: "Rose of Old Harpeth" by Maria Thompson Daviess is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Rose Mary Alloway, a young woman lovingly managing her family's homestead in Sweetbriar while navigating the complexities of life, love, and community. The book deeply explores themes of resilience, familial duty, and the intrinsic beauty of rural life, drawing readers into an idyllic yet challenging environment where both personal and collective aspirations unfold. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to Rose Mary and her interactions with Everett, a guest recovering from a serious illness, as they share domestic tasks and engage in light banter. Through their conversations, we learn about Rose Mary's dedication to her family, her dreams for the future, and the underlying tensions related to the mortgage on their ancestral home. The scene elegantly portrays Rose Mary's importance to her family, a tight-knit community of quirky characters, and the pastoral beauty of Harpeth Valley. As she skillfully balances her responsibilities and personal ambitions, the reader is drawn into her world, inviting a deeper exploration of both her character and the supporting cast as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Daviess, Maria Thompson, 1872-1924
Illustrator: King, W. B.
EBook No.: 15195
Published: Feb 28, 2005
Downloads: 83
Language: English
Subject: Young women -- Fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Prospecting -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.