By The Marshes Of Minas (1900) - Charles George Douglas Roberts

""By The Marshes Of Minas"" is a novel written by Charles George Douglas Roberts, first published in 1900. Set in the marshlands of Minas Basin, Nova Scotia, the book tells the story of a young man named Philip Marsham who inherits a large estate in the area. Marsham, who has spent most of his life in England, travels to Nova Scotia to take possession of his inheritance and discovers a world vastly different from the one he knows. He falls in love with a local girl, but their relationship is threatened by the social and cultural differences between them. Meanwhile, Marsham becomes embroiled in a local conflict between the Acadian farmers and the English landowners. The novel explores themes of identity, belonging, and the clash of cultures. It is considered a classic of Canadian literature and a significant work in the development of Canadian regionalism.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.

EAN: 9781436795180