The Gayworthys: A Story Of Threads And Thrums
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ISBN10: 116380214X
ISBN13: 9781163802144
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 568
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781163802144
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 568
Weight: 1.65
Height: 1.15 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Gayworthys: A Story Of Threads And Thrums is a novel by Adeline D.T. Whitney that tells the story of a family living in a small New England town in the mid-19th century. The Gayworthys are a respected family in the community, known for their hard work and strong values. The novel explores the lives of the family members, including the patriarch, Mr. Gayworthy, his wife, their three children, and their extended family.The story begins with the arrival of a new member of the family, a young orphan named Ruth. Ruth is taken in by the Gayworthys and becomes like a daughter to them. As the story progresses, Ruth grows into a young woman and falls in love with a local man named Robert. However, their love is threatened by a family feud that dates back generations.Throughout the novel, the Gayworthys face challenges and struggles, but they remain strong and resilient. The themes of family, love, and community are central to the story, as is the importance of hard work and perseverance. The novel also explores the changing social and economic landscape of the mid-19th century, as the Gayworthys navigate the challenges of a rapidly changing world.Overall, The Gayworthys: A Story Of Threads And Thrums is a moving and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of a family in a small New England town during a time of great change and upheaval.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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