Milly, At Love's Extremes

Milly, At Love's Extremes: A Romance of the Southland is a novel by Maurice Thompson set in the American South during the Reconstruction era. The story follows the life of Milly, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in the North and move to the South with her father. Milly is initially reluctant to move to the South, but she soon falls in love with the beauty of the land and the people she meets.As Milly settles into her new life in the South, she finds herself caught up in the political and social turmoil of the era. She becomes involved in the struggle for civil rights and witnesses firsthand the violence and injustice that African Americans face.Despite the challenges she faces, Milly also experiences the joys of love and romance. She falls in love with a young man named John, but their relationship is threatened by the prejudices and social norms of the time.Throughout the novel, Milly must navigate the complex and often dangerous world of the South during Reconstruction. She must confront her own biases and prejudices and learn to stand up for what is right, even when it is difficult or unpopular.Milly, At Love's Extremes is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of love, justice, and the struggle for civil rights in the American South. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers 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.