And The Wilderness Blossomed (1901) - Almon Dexter - Bog

And The Wilderness Blossomed is a novel written by Almon Dexter and first published in 1901. The story is set in the wilderness of northern Maine during the late 19th century. It follows the life of a young man named Jim Calder who moves to the area with his family to start a new life. Jim is fascinated by the beauty and wildness of the area and soon becomes deeply involved in the lives of the local people.As Jim grows up, he falls in love with a young woman named Ruth, who also lives in the area. However, their romance is threatened by the arrival of a wealthy and powerful man who wants to exploit the natural resources of the wilderness for his own gain. Jim and Ruth must fight to protect their home and way of life from this threat, while also dealing with personal struggles and tragedies.The novel is a vivid portrayal of life in the wilderness during this time period, and explores themes of love, loss, and the struggle between progress and preservation. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to be read and enjoyed today.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.