The Country (1858)

The Country is a novel written by William John Grayson and published in 1858. The story is set in rural Virginia during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of a group of farmers and their families. The novel explores themes of love, family, friendship, and the struggles of life in a small, close-knit community. The main character, Harry Percy, is a young farmer who falls in love with the beautiful and intelligent Alice Lee. However, their relationship is complicated by the arrival of a wealthy and ambitious young man named Richard Harrison, who also has his sights set on Alice. The novel also delves into the lives of other characters in the community, including Harry's best friend, Tom, and his family, who face their own challenges and hardships. The Country is a vivid portrayal of rural life in the antebellum South, and offers a glimpse into the social and cultural dynamics of the time.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.