Publisher's Synopsis
Where The Rhododendrons Grow is a novel written by Carrie Shaw Rice and published in 1904. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Marjorie Ware who lives in a small town in the Appalachian Mountains. Marjorie is a strong-willed and independent woman who dreams of a better life for herself and her family. She is also deeply in love with a local man named David, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds and the expectations of their families.As Marjorie struggles to find her place in the world, she becomes involved in the local suffrage movement and begins to fight for women's rights. She also discovers a passion for botany and becomes fascinated by the local flora, particularly the rhododendrons that grow in the mountains. Through her work with the suffrage movement and her study of botany, Marjorie begins to find a sense of purpose and direction in her life.The novel explores themes of love, social class, women's rights, and the beauty of nature. It is a poignant and inspiring story of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and empowerment.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.
