The Mortgage On The Hip-Roof House (1896)

The Mortgage On The Hip-Roof House is a novel written by Albion Winegar Tourgee and published in 1896. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Kate, who is forced to take on the responsibility of her family's finances after her father passes away. She is left with a large mortgage on their hip-roof house, which she struggles to pay off.Kate is a strong and determined woman who refuses to give up despite the many obstacles she faces. She is aided in her struggles by a man named George, who becomes her friend and confidante. Together, they work to find a way to save the house from foreclosure.The novel explores themes of financial hardship, family responsibility, and the struggles of women in the late 19th century. It also touches on issues of race and class, as Kate and George come from different backgrounds.Overall, The Mortgage On The Hip-Roof House is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by women and families during a time of great economic and social change.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.