Publisher's Synopsis
The Corner Stone is a book written by Margaret Hill McCarter. It is a historical fiction novel that is set in the late 1800s in the American Midwest. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth, who is the daughter of a wealthy landowner. Ruth's father is determined to build a new town on his land and make it a thriving community.As the town begins to take shape, Ruth becomes involved in the project and takes on a leadership role. She faces many challenges along the way, including opposition from neighboring landowners and the harsh realities of life on the frontier. Despite these obstacles, Ruth remains determined to see the town succeed and become a place where people can live, work, and thrive.The book also explores themes of love, family, and community. Ruth falls in love with a young man named Jack, who shares her vision for the town. Together, they work to build a life and a future for themselves and the people of the town.Overall, The Corner Stone is a compelling and inspiring story of perseverance, determination, and the power of community. It is a tribute to the pioneers who settled the American West and a reminder of the importance of working together to achieve a common goal.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.
