Life at High Tide - William Dean Howells - Bog

Life at High Tide is a novel written by William Dean Howells that explores the lives of two families living in a small New England town. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the ups and downs of the characters as they navigate through various challenges and experiences. The first family is the Breen family, who are struggling financially and trying to make ends meet. The second family is the Corey family, who are wealthy and successful but have their own set of problems. The two families become intertwined when the Breen's daughter, Cynthia, falls in love with the Corey's son, Tom. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status, as well as the struggles and joys of everyday life. With its vivid descriptions and engaging characters, Life at High Tide is a compelling read that offers a glimpse into the complexities of life in small-town America during the late 19th century.1894. This book is a series of Harper's Novelettes. Contents: Margaret Deland, The Immediate Jewel; Anne O'Hagan, And Angels Came-; Grace Ellery Channing, Keepers of a Charge; Abby Meguire Roach, A Working Basis; Mary Tracy Earle, The Glass Door; Muriel Campbell Dyar, Elizabeth and Davie; Philip Verrill Mighels, Barney Doon, Braggart; Emery Pottle, The Reparation, Rosina Hubley Emmet, The Yearly Tribute; and Octave Thanet, A Matter of Rivalry. 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.