Pleasant Waters
A Story Of Southern Life And Character (1888)
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Pleasant Waters: A Story Of Southern Life And Character is a novel written by Graham Claytor and published in 1888. The book is set in the American South and tells the story of the residents of Pleasant Waters, a small town where everyone knows each other's business. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of social hierarchies in the post-Civil War South.The story follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy and influential plantation owner, Colonel Peyton, and his daughter, Mary. Mary is courted by two men, the charming and ambitious lawyer, John, an...
Pleasant Waters: A Story Of Southern Life And Character is a novel written by Graham Claytor and published in 1888. The book is set in the American South and tells the story of the residents of Pleasant Waters, a small town where everyone knows each other's business. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of social hierarchies in the post-Civil War South.The story follows the lives of several characters, including the wealthy and influential plantation owner, Colonel Peyton, and his daughter, Mary. Mary is courted by two men, the charming and ambitious lawyer, John, and the kind and honest farmer, Tom. As Mary struggles to choose between the two suitors, she must also navigate the expectations of her father and the other members of her social circle.Meanwhile, the African American residents of Pleasant Waters, including the former slaves who still work on the plantations, face their own challenges as they try to establish their place in a society that still views them as second-class citizens.Throughout the novel, Claytor paints a vivid picture of Southern life in the late 19th century, highlighting the customs, traditions, and prejudices of the era. He also tackles important social issues, such as the legacy of slavery and the struggle for racial equality.Overall, Pleasant Waters: A Story Of Southern Life And Character is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era and explores timeless themes that are still relevant today.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.
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