Publisher's Synopsis
The Book of the Rose is a novel written by Charles G. D. Roberts and first published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young girl named Rose who grows up in a small Canadian town. Rose is an intelligent and curious child who is fascinated by the natural world around her. She spends much of her time exploring the woods and fields near her home, observing the plants and animals that inhabit them.As she grows older, Rose becomes increasingly interested in the study of botany and begins to collect and classify various plant specimens. She also develops a close friendship with a young man named David, who shares her love of nature and encourages her to pursue her scientific interests.However, Rose's idyllic life is disrupted when a wealthy businessman named Mr. Tracy arrives in town and begins to buy up land for development. Rose and David soon find themselves at odds with Mr. Tracy and his plans to destroy the natural beauty of their town.The Book of the Rose is a charming and engaging tale that celebrates the beauty and wonder of the natural world. It is a timeless story that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.
