A Cypress Grove (1919) - William Drummond - Bog

A Cypress Grove is a novel written by William Drummond and originally published in 1919. The story takes place in the Deep South of the United States during the Reconstruction Era following the Civil War. The main character, Tom Keith, is a white man who returns to his family's plantation after serving in the Confederate Army. He finds that his family's fortunes have declined and the plantation is struggling to survive. Tom falls in love with a young woman named Elsie, who is the daughter of a wealthy Northern businessman. However, their relationship is complicated by the racial and social tensions of the time. The novel explores themes of love, family, race, and the impact of the Civil War on the South. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that offers a glimpse into the struggles of the post-war South.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.