My Brother's Keeper (1855)

My Brother's Keeper is a novel written by American author Amy Lothrop and published in 1855. The story follows the lives of two brothers, Frank and Harry, who are raised in a poor family in the countryside. Frank is a hardworking and responsible young man who takes care of his younger brother and their mother, while Harry is lazy and selfish, often getting into trouble and causing problems for his family.As the brothers grow up, their paths diverge even further. Frank becomes a successful businessman and marries a kind and loving woman, while Harry continues to make poor choices and falls into a life of crime. When Harry gets into serious trouble with the law, Frank must decide whether to help his brother or turn his back on him.The novel explores themes of family loyalty, personal responsibility, and the consequences of one's actions. It also provides a glimpse into rural life in mid-19th century America, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, customs, and social norms of the time.Overall, My Brother's Keeper is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that will appeal to readers interested in historical fiction, family dramas, and moral dilemmas.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.