Gordon Keith - Thomas Nelson Page - Bog

Gordon Keith is a novel written by Thomas Nelson Page. It tells the story of a young man named Gordon Keith who grows up in the South during the Reconstruction Era. Gordon is the son of a wealthy plantation owner who lost everything in the Civil War. As a result, Gordon is forced to leave his comfortable life behind and start over in a new town. The novel follows Gordon as he navigates his new life, makes new friends, and falls in love with a young woman named Eleanor. Along the way, he faces many challenges, including prejudice, poverty, and betrayal. Despite the obstacles he faces, Gordon remains determined to make a new life for himself and his family. He becomes involved in local politics and works to improve the lives of those around him. Gordon Keith is a powerful story of resilience, perseverance, and the enduring human spirit. It is a classic work of Southern literature that offers a unique perspective on the challenges faced by the South during the Reconstruction Era.1903. Thomas Nelson Page, author of short stories, novels, essays, and poetry, is best known for his role as literary spokesman for the glories of the Old South. Gordon Keith begins: Gordon Keith was the son of a gentleman. And this fact, like the cat the honest miller left to his youngest son, was his only patrimony. As in that case also, it stood to the possessor in the place of a good many other things. It helped him over many rough places. He carried it with him as a devoted Romanist wears a sacred scapular next to the heart. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.