Publisher's Synopsis
The Fire of Green Boughs is a novel written by Jessie Louia Moore Richard and published in 1919. The story is set in the American South during the Reconstruction Era, following the end of the Civil War. The novel follows the life of a young woman named Dora, who is forced to navigate the challenges of life in the post-war South. Dora is the daughter of a wealthy planter who lost everything during the war, leaving her and her family destitute. Despite her difficult circumstances, Dora is determined to make a life for herself and her family. She begins working as a teacher and eventually falls in love with a young man named John, who is also struggling to make a living in the aftermath of the war. As Dora and John try to build a life together, they face many obstacles, including racism, poverty, and violence. The novel explores themes of love, family, and resilience in the face of adversity. The Fire of Green Boughs is a powerful and poignant portrayal of life in the South during a tumultuous period in American history. Through the character of Dora, the author offers a compelling and insightful look at the challenges faced by those who were left behind in the wake of the Civil War.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.
