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Courtin' Christina (1913)

Courtin' Christina (1913)

Bell, John Joy

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ISBN10: 1120183596
ISBN13: 9781120183590
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 176
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.38 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Courtin' Christina is a novel written by John Joy Bell and first published in 1913. The book is set in the Scottish Highlands and tells the story of a young man named Tammas McIlwraith who falls in love with Christina Ross, the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Despite their different social backgrounds, Tammas is determined to win Christina's heart and prove his worth to her family.The novel explores themes of class, tradition, and the struggle for social mobility in a rigidly stratified society. Tammas is portrayed as a hardworking and ambitious young man who is determined to overcome the limitations of his humble background and make a better life for himself and his loved ones. Christina, on the other hand, is torn between her love for Tammas and her loyalty to her family and their expectations for her future.Throughout the book, the two protagonists face numerous obstacles and challenges, including the disapproval of Christina's father and the prejudices of their respective social circles. Despite these difficulties, Tammas and Christina remain steadfast in their love for each other and ultimately find a way to be together.Courtin' Christina is a poignant and romantic novel that captures the beauty and complexity of life in the Scottish Highlands at the turn of the 20th century. Bell's writing is lyrical and evocative, transporting the reader to a bygone era and immersing them in the lives and struggles of his characters.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.

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