Publisher's Synopsis
Oakridge: An Old-Time Story is a novel written by Joseph Emerson Smith and published in 1875. The story takes place in the small town of Oakridge, which is located in the rural countryside of New England. The novel follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy landowner Mr. Carlton and his daughter, the young and beautiful Mary.As the story unfolds, we see the struggles and triumphs of the townspeople as they navigate the challenges of life in a small community. The themes of love, loyalty, and betrayal are explored as the characters face various obstacles and conflicts.The novel also touches on the social and economic issues of the time, including the tension between the wealthy landowners and the working-class farmers. Through the characters' experiences, the reader gains insight into the complexities of life in nineteenth-century America.Overall, Oakridge: An Old-Time Story is a captivating and insightful novel that provides a glimpse into the past and explores timeless themes that are still relevant today.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.
