Publisher's Synopsis
Wheat and Huckleberries, or Dr. Northmore's Daughters is a novel written by Charlotte Marion White Vaile and published in 1899. The story is set in rural America and revolves around the lives of Dr. Northmore's two daughters, Ruth and Alice. Dr. Northmore is a respected physician and a widower who has raised his daughters with love and care. Ruth, the elder daughter, is a responsible and practical young woman who helps her father with his medical practice. Alice, on the other hand, is a free-spirited and impulsive girl who dreams of adventure and excitement. The novel follows the sisters as they navigate their way through life in a small town. Ruth falls in love with a young man named Paul, who is a hardworking farmer. Alice, meanwhile, becomes infatuated with a charming but reckless man named Jack. As the story unfolds, the sisters face a series of challenges and setbacks. Ruth struggles to balance her love for Paul with her duty to her father, while Alice's infatuation with Jack leads her down a dangerous path. Wheat and Huckleberries is a heartwarming tale of family, love, and the struggles of growing up. It provides a vivid portrayal of life in rural America at the turn of the century and offers a glimpse into the hopes and dreams of young women during that time.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.
