In God's Country - Dora Higbee - Bog

In God's Country: A Southern Romance is a novel written by Dora Higbee in 1897. The story is set in the southern United States during the late 1800s and follows the life of a young woman named Virginia. Virginia is a beautiful and intelligent woman who is loved by many, including a wealthy plantation owner named John. However, Virginia's heart belongs to a poor farmer named Tom, whom she grew up with and has loved since childhood.The novel explores themes of class, race, and gender roles in the South during this time period. Virginia must navigate the expectations of her family and society while following her heart and choosing between the two men who love her. Along the way, she must also confront the harsh realities of slavery and the Civil War, which have left scars on the people and land around her.In God's Country: A Southern Romance is a compelling story of love, loyalty, and the struggle to find one's place in a changing world. Higbee's vivid descriptions of the South and its people bring the setting to life, and her characters are complex and nuanced, reflecting the complexities of the time period. This novel is a must-read for anyone interested in Southern literature or historical fiction.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.