Over The Quicksands (1910) - Anna Chapin Ray - Bog

""Over The Quicksands"" is a novel written by Anna Chapin Ray and published in 1910. The story follows the life of a young girl named Margaret, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her strict and traditional aunt. As she grows older, Margaret longs for adventure and freedom, but finds herself trapped by societal expectations and her aunt's disapproval.When Margaret's aunt dies, she inherits a large sum of money and decides to use it to travel the world and seek out new experiences. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a handsome artist named John, who she falls in love with.However, Margaret's journey is not without its challenges. She must navigate the perils of travel, including dangerous quicksands, and face the disapproval of those who do not understand her desire for independence.Through Margaret's journey, the novel explores themes of self-discovery, love, and the struggle for independence in a society that often values conformity over individuality. It is a compelling and engaging read that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.