Cobwebs (1886)

Cobwebs is a novel written by Harriet Gertrude Watres and published in 1886. The story is set in a small town in Pennsylvania and follows the lives of two young women, Hester and Alice, who are cousins. Hester is the daughter of a wealthy businessman while Alice is the daughter of a poor farmer. Despite their different backgrounds, the two girls are close friends and share a strong bond.The novel explores themes of love, class, and social status. Hester falls in love with a wealthy young man named Arthur, but their relationship is frowned upon by her father due to their class differences. Meanwhile, Alice falls in love with a poor farmer named Tom, but their relationship is similarly complicated by their social status.As the story progresses, the characters navigate their relationships and the challenges of their respective social classes. The novel also touches on themes of family, loyalty, and betrayal.Overall, Cobwebs is a compelling tale of love and social class in late 19th century America. Watres' writing style is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the small town setting and the characters' lives.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.