Michael Forth

""Michael Forth"" is a novel written by Mary Johnston. The story revolves around Michael Forth, a young man who is the son of a wealthy merchant in Virginia in the late 18th century. Michael is a talented artist, but his father wants him to take over the family business. However, Michael has other plans and decides to pursue his passion for art.As Michael travels to Europe to study art, he meets a beautiful and wealthy young woman named Barbara Stafford. The two fall in love and decide to get married. However, their happiness is short-lived as Michael's father disapproves of the marriage and cuts off his son's inheritance.Michael and Barbara struggle to make ends meet, and Michael's artistic career is put on hold as he takes on odd jobs to support his family. Despite the challenges they face, Michael and Barbara remain devoted to each other and their love continues to grow.The novel explores themes of love, family, social class, and the pursuit of one's passions. It is a compelling story of a young man's journey to find his place in the world and the sacrifices he makes for love. Mary Johnston's vivid descriptions of the settings and characters make ""Michael Forth"" a captivating read that will transport readers to a different time and place.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.