Davault's Mills: A Novel (1876)
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ISBN10: 1120274648
ISBN13: 9781120274649
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120274649
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 428
Weight: 1.25
Height: 0.87 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Davault's Mills: A Novel is a literary work written by Charles Henry Jones and published in the year 1876. The book tells the story of a small town called Davault's Mills and its inhabitants, who are struggling to survive in the aftermath of the Civil War. The novel explores the themes of love, loss, and redemption in the context of a changing society.The central character of the novel is a young woman named Mary, who is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in the aftermath of the war. She is torn between her love for two men: John, a former Confederate soldier, and Tom, a Union soldier who has come to Davault's Mills to start a new life. Mary's struggle to reconcile her feelings for these two men forms the heart of the novel.As the story unfolds, we are introduced to a cast of characters who are struggling to rebuild their lives in the wake of the war. There is the wealthy landowner, Mr. Davault, who is determined to maintain his power and influence in the town. There is also the former slave, Sam, who is trying to find his place in a world that is still deeply divided by race.Throughout the novel, Jones paints a vivid picture of life in the South during this tumultuous period in American history. He explores the complex social and political issues that were at the heart of the conflict, and he does so with sensitivity and insight.Overall, Davault's Mills: A Novel is a compelling work of historical fiction that offers a unique perspective on the aftermath of the Civil War. It is a must-read for anyone interested in this fascinating period of American history.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.
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