A Romance Of The Republic - Lydia Maria Child - Bog

""A Romance of the Republic"" is a novel written by Lydia Maria Child, first published in 1867. The story is set during the tumultuous years leading up to the American Civil War and follows the lives of two young lovers, David Lee and Ellen Murray. David is a wealthy young man from the North who is deeply committed to the abolitionist cause, while Ellen is a beautiful and spirited Southern belle who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her growing love for David. As tensions between the North and South escalate, David and Ellen find themselves caught up in the midst of the conflict, facing challenges and dangers that threaten to tear them apart. Through their struggles, the novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for freedom and justice in a divided nation. Child's novel is a powerful and moving portrayal of the complex social and political issues that shaped American history in the mid-19th century, and it remains a classic of American literature today.Mr. Fitzgerald lingered on the wharf till the vessel containing his treasure was no longer visible. Then he returned to the carriage, and was driven to his hotel. Notwithstanding a day of very unusual excitement and fatigue, when he retired to rest he felt no inclination to sleep. Rosabella floated before him as he had first seen her, a radiant vision of beauty surrounded by flowers. He recalled the shy pride and maidenly modesty with which she had met his ardent glances and impassioned words.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.