Publisher's Synopsis
Elsie Magoon Or The Old Still House In The Hollow: A Tale Of The Past (1867) is a novel written by Mrs. Frances Dana Gage. The story revolves around the titular character, Elsie Magoon, who lives in a small village in the United States during the 19th century. Elsie, who is known for her beauty, kindness, and intelligence, lives with her mother and father in a modest cottage.One day, Elsie's father discovers an old still house in a nearby hollow, which he decides to renovate and turn into a tavern. This decision sets off a chain of events that will change Elsie's life forever. As the tavern becomes more popular, Elsie's father becomes increasingly involved in the business, neglecting his family and becoming addicted to alcohol.Meanwhile, Elsie falls in love with a young man named Arthur, who is determined to help her family overcome their struggles. Together, they work to save Elsie's father from his addiction and restore their family's happiness.Throughout the novel, Mrs. Gage explores themes of love, family, addiction, and the importance of community. The story also offers a glimpse into life in rural America during the 19th century, providing readers with a rich and immersive historical experience.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.
