Roxy (1878)

Roxy (1878) is a novel written by American author Edward Eggleston. Set in the mid-19th century, the book tells the story of a young woman named Roxy, who lives in rural Indiana. Roxy is a strong-willed and independent character, who is determined to make a life for herself despite the challenges she faces.The novel explores themes of gender roles, race, and class. Roxy is a woman ahead of her time, who defies societal expectations of what a woman should be. She is also a person of color, and the book examines the ways in which race affects her life and opportunities.Throughout the novel, Roxy faces a series of challenges and setbacks, but she never loses her determination to succeed. She becomes a successful businesswoman, and even runs for political office.Roxy is a complex and compelling character, and the book is a powerful exploration of the struggles and triumphs of a woman fighting for her place in the world.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.