The Girl I Loved (1910)

The Girl I Loved is a novel written by James Whitcomb Riley and published in 1910. The book follows the story of a young man named John, who falls in love with a beautiful girl named Mary. Despite their different social backgrounds, John and Mary become close friends and eventually fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the interference of Mary's wealthy father, who disapproves of John's humble origins. The novel explores themes of love, class, and social expectations, and offers a poignant portrayal of the challenges faced by young lovers in early 20th century America. With its engaging characters, vivid descriptions, and heartfelt emotions, The Girl I Loved is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers over a century after its original publication.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.