Publisher's Synopsis
A Farmhouse Cobweb is a novel written by Emory James Haynes and published in 1895. The story takes place in a small farming community in New England during the late 19th century. The main character is a young woman named Ruth who lives on a farm with her parents and siblings. Ruth is a hardworking and independent woman who dreams of a better life away from the farm.The novel follows Ruth's journey as she navigates the challenges of rural life, including poverty, illness, and the strict social norms of the time. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman who offers her a job in the city and a handsome farmer who becomes her love interest.As Ruth struggles to find her place in the world, she must also confront the secrets and scandals that threaten to tear apart her family and community. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and social change, and offers a vivid portrait of life in rural America during a time of great transition.Overall, A Farmhouse Cobweb is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the challenges and opportunities of life in small-town America at the turn of the 20th century.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.
