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By The Roadside is a novel written by John Christian Freund and published in 1870. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the lives of two young lovers, Walter and Edith. Walter is a wealthy young man who lives in the city, while Edith is a poor country girl. Despite their different backgrounds, the two fall in love and plan to marry.However, their plans are interrupted when Walter’s father disapproves of their relationship and forces Walter to break it off. Heartbroken, Edith returns to her village and marries another man. Walter, unable to forget Edith, becomes a recluse and spends years mourning his lost love.Years later, Walter’s father dies and he inherits the family estate. He decides to take a trip to the countryside and, by chance, he comes across Edith’s village. He discovers that Edith’s husband has died and she is now a widow with a young son. Walter and Edith are reunited and they rekindle their romance.The novel explores themes of love, class differences, and the power of fate. It is a poignant and emotional story that highlights the struggles of young lovers trying to overcome societal expectations and obstacles. By The Roadside is a classic novel that has stood the test of time and continues to resonate with readers today.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.
