Maria Thompson Daviess

Broschiertes Buch

The Road to Providence

Beschreibung

Rediscover the charm of early 20th century Tennessee in Maria Thompson Davies's "The Road To Providence," a captivating novel steeped in the essence of rural life and small-town America. Set against the backdrop of a bygone era, this literary work explores themes of romance and the lives of women navigating the complexities of their time. Davies paints a vivid picture of Tennessee, drawing readers into a world where community and tradition intertwine. "The Road To Providence" is a journey through the heart of historical fiction, offering a glimpse into the everyday lives and enduring spirit of its characters. Experience the simple beauty and heartfelt emotions that define this classic tale, a testament to the power of storytelling and the timeless allure of the human experience. This meticulously prepared edition ensures the story's original beauty shines through. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Autor

Maria Thompson Daviess was an American artist and female writer who was born November 28, 1872, and died September 3, 1924. She is best known for her "Pollyanna"-style books that came out in the early 1900s. She also wrote a number of short stories, such as "Some Juniors," "Miss Selina Sue and the Soap-Box Babies," and "Sue Saunders of Saunders Ridge." Daviess was a member of the Equal Suffrage League in Kentucky. He helped to start and run the chapter in Nashville and was a coordinator for the chapter in Madison. Maria (or "Marie") Thompson Daviess was born on November 28, 1872, in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. John Burton Thompson Daviess, who was related to the writer Zoe Anderson Norris and was born in Harrodsburg, was her father, and Leonora Hamilton Daviess was her mother. When she was eight years old, her father, John B. T. Daviess, died, and the family moved to Nashville, Tennessee. Maria Thompson Daviess was the name of her paternal grandma. She wrote columns and gave talks. Daviess went to Wellesley College for one year and then went to Paris to study art. When she got back to Nashville, she kept painting and started writing. Miss Selina Lue and the Soap-Box Babies, her first book, came out in 1909. When it came out in 1912, The Melting of Molly was one of the most popular stories that year.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Creative Media Partners, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 110
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. März 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 234mm x 156mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 163g
• ISBN-13: 9781023153195
• ISBN-10: 102315319X
• Artikelnr.: 74198208