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The Riversons: A Novel (1890)

The Riversons: A Novel (1890)

Bumstead, Samuel Josiah

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ISBN10: 1165810425
ISBN13: 9781165810420
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 442
Weight: 1.29
Height: 0.90 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Riversons is a novel written by Samuel Josiah Bumstead in 1890. The story revolves around the Riverson family, who live in a small town in New England. The family consists of the father, mother, and their three children, who are all struggling to find their place in the world.The eldest son, John, is a successful lawyer who is engaged to a wealthy woman. However, he is torn between his love for her and his desire to pursue a career as a writer. The middle child, Mary, is a talented artist who is struggling to make a name for herself in the male-dominated art world. The youngest son, Tom, is a rebellious teenager who is constantly getting into trouble.As the story unfolds, the family faces a series of challenges and setbacks. John's writing career is put on hold when he is called to defend a friend in court. Mary's art is rejected by a prestigious gallery, and she is forced to take a job as a teacher to make ends meet. Tom's behavior becomes increasingly erratic, and he eventually runs away from home.Despite these difficulties, the Riverson family remains close and supportive of one another. Through their struggles, they learn the importance of perseverance, family, and love.Overall, The Riversons is a heartwarming and inspiring novel that explores the complexities of family life and the pursuit of one's dreams.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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