The Torch-Bearers

The Torch-Bearers is a novel written by Arlo Bates that was first published in 1894. The story revolves around a group of young people who are determined to bring about a cultural revolution in their small town. They form a society called the ""Torch-Bearers"" and set out to educate the townspeople on the importance of art, literature, and music.The main character, Margaret Vennard, is a young woman who is passionate about the arts and is determined to make a difference in her community. She is joined by a group of like-minded individuals, including her fianc�����, Richard Kendrick, and her best friend, Alice Maynard.As the Torch-Bearers begin to make progress in their mission, they face opposition from some of the more conservative members of the town. They are also forced to confront their own personal struggles and conflicts, including jealousy, betrayal, and romantic entanglements.Throughout the novel, Bates explores themes of cultural elitism, the value of art and literature, and the power of youth to effect change. The Torch-Bearers is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers insight into the social and cultural issues of the late 19th century.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.