The Finding Of The Gentian (1895)
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ISBN10: 1120879795
ISBN13: 9781120879790
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120879790
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jan 29 2010
Pages: 100
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.21 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Finding of the Gentian is a novel written by Alice Wellington Rollins and published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth, who lives in a small New England town. Ruth is a gentle and kind-hearted person who is deeply connected to nature and the beauty of the world around her.As the story unfolds, Ruth becomes enamored with the gentian flower, a rare and beautiful plant that grows in the nearby mountains. She becomes obsessed with finding the flower and sets out on a journey to discover its secrets. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including an eccentric old botanist, a handsome young man, and a group of mountain dwellers who are suspicious of outsiders.As Ruth delves deeper into her quest for the gentian, she begins to uncover secrets about her own past and the history of her town. She also learns important lessons about love, friendship, and the power of perseverance.The Finding of the Gentian is a charming and uplifting novel that celebrates the beauty of nature and the human spirit. Rollins' prose is lyrical and evocative, painting a vivid portrait of the New England landscape and the people who inhabit it. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves nature, adventure, and a good old-fashioned love story.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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