Opening A Chestnut Burr

""Opening A Chestnut Burr"" is a novel written by E. P. Roe that was first published in 1874. The story is set in the mid-19th century in a small town in New York State and follows the life of a young woman named Faith Marvin. Faith is a kind and intelligent woman who is loved by many in her community. However, she faces many challenges throughout the novel, including the loss of her father, financial struggles, and a complicated love life. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and redemption as Faith navigates her way through life. She is courted by two men, the wealthy and handsome Philip Sterling and the kind and hardworking John Remington. Faith must choose between them and the life she wants for herself. Throughout the novel, Roe paints a vivid picture of life in a small town in the mid-19th century. He explores the relationships between different members of the community and the struggles they face. The novel is a heartwarming tale of love and perseverance that will leave readers feeling uplifted and inspired.But Miss Walton reminded him of a young sugar maple that he had noticed, all aflame, from his window that morning, so rich and high was her color, as, still intent upon the thickly scattered nuts, she followed the old unspent childish impulse to gather now as she had done when of Susie's age. With a half-wondering smile Gregory watched her intent expression, so like that of the other children, and thought, ""Well, she is the freshest and most unhackneyed girl I have ever met for one who knows so much. It seems true, as she said, that she draws her life from nature and will never grow old.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.