Publisher's Synopsis
Figs and Thistles: A Romance of the Western Reserve is a novel by Albion W. Tourgee. Set in the mid-19th century in the Western Reserve region of Ohio, the book tells the story of two young people, Frank Vanderlip and Jennie McNeal, who fall in love despite their different backgrounds. Frank is a wealthy lawyer from the city, while Jennie is a poor farmer's daughter. The novel explores themes of class, gender, and race relations in the United States during the Reconstruction era. It also delves into the tensions between rural and urban life, as well as the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society. Figs and Thistles is considered a classic of American literature and was praised for its realistic portrayal of life in the Western Reserve. The book was first published in 1879 and has since been reprinted numerous times.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.
