The Crossways (1910)

The Crossways is a novel written by Helen Reimensnyder Martin and originally published in 1910. The story is set in rural Pennsylvania and follows the lives of two young women, Barbara and Clemency, who are best friends despite their different backgrounds. Barbara is the daughter of a wealthy farmer, while Clemency is the daughter of a poor tenant farmer.The novel explores themes of love, friendship, class differences, and the challenges of rural life. When Barbara falls in love with a wealthy young man, she must choose between her family's expectations and her own desires. Meanwhile, Clemency struggles to make a life for herself despite her family's poverty and the limited opportunities available to her.As the two friends navigate their way through the challenges of adulthood, they must also confront the changing world around them. The novel takes place during a time of rapid social and economic change in rural America, and the characters must adapt to new technologies and ways of life.Overall, The Crossways is a poignant and insightful portrayal of life in rural America at the turn of the 20th century. With its vivid characters and evocative descriptions of the Pennsylvania countryside, it is a timeless classic 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.