Publisher's Synopsis
Potomac Landings is a historical fiction novel written by Paul Wilstach and first published in 1921. The story is set in the early 1800s and follows the lives of two families, the Masons and the Lees, who are prominent landowners in Virginia. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and the struggle for power and control over land and wealth.The Mason and Lee families have a long-standing rivalry, and the novel begins with the arrival of a new member to the Mason family, a young woman named Mary. Mary is immediately drawn to the Lee family's eldest son, Robert, and the two begin a tumultuous love affair that is threatened by the feud between their families.As the story unfolds, the reader is taken on a journey through the political and social landscape of early 19th century America. The novel touches on issues such as slavery, the War of 1812, and the changing role of women in society.Potomac Landings is a richly detailed novel that captures the essence of a bygone era. Wilstach's writing style is elegant and evocative, and his characters are complex and nuanced. The novel is a must-read for anyone interested in American history or classic literature.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.
