That Old Kitchen Stove (1901)

That Old Kitchen Stove is a novel written by David Harold Judd and originally published in 1901. The story is set in a small town in New England and follows the lives of the inhabitants, focusing on the central character, a young woman named Mary. Mary is a hardworking and determined individual who is struggling to make ends meet. She lives with her mother and younger brother and works long hours in a factory to support them. One day, Mary comes across an old kitchen stove that has been discarded by a wealthy family. Despite its worn appearance, Mary sees potential in the stove and decides to take it home with her. She spends hours restoring it to its former glory and soon the stove becomes the centerpiece of her home. As the story progresses, Mary's life becomes intertwined with those of the other townspeople. She falls in love with a local farmer, but their relationship is threatened by a wealthy businessman who has his sights set on Mary. Meanwhile, Mary's mother falls ill and the family struggles to pay for her medical care. Throughout the novel, Judd explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for survival in a small town. That Old Kitchen Stove is a heartwarming tale that captures the spirit of New England and the resilience of its people.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.