The Good Red Earth (1901)

The Good Red Earth is a novel written by British author Eden Phillpotts and first published in 1901. Set in the picturesque Dartmoor region of Devon, England, the story revolves around a young farmer named John Lee who inherits a small farm from his father. John is a hardworking and honest man who is determined to make a success of his farm, but he faces many challenges along the way.One of his biggest obstacles is his neighbor, a wealthy landowner named Mr. Trenchard, who is determined to buy John's farm and expand his own estate. Trenchard is a ruthless and manipulative man who will stop at nothing to get what he wants, and he uses his wealth and influence to try and force John to sell his land.As John struggles to hold onto his farm and protect his family, he also falls in love with a young woman named Mary, who works as a servant for Trenchard. Mary is kind and gentle, but she is also trapped in a difficult situation, torn between her loyalty to Trenchard and her growing feelings for John.The Good Red Earth is a powerful and moving story about love, loyalty, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving world. It is a classic tale of good versus evil, with vivid descriptions of the beautiful Dartmoor landscape and the people who live there. Through the character of John Lee, Phillpotts explores the timeless themes of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of family and community.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.