Home Lights And Shadows

Home Lights and Shadows is a novel written by T. S. Arthur. The story revolves around a family living in a small town in America during the mid-19th century. The main characters are Mr. and Mrs. Dexter, their daughter Fanny, and their son Harry. The book explores the themes of family relationships, morality, and the challenges of daily life in a changing world.The story begins with the Dexters living a comfortable life in their small town. However, as the family grows and changes, they face various challenges. Mr. Dexter is a successful businessman, but he becomes increasingly focused on his work and neglects his family. Mrs. Dexter struggles to maintain her role as a wife and mother, while also dealing with her husband’s neglect.Fanny, the oldest child, is courted by a young man named Tom, but she must also deal with the disapproval of her parents. Harry, the youngest child, is eager to explore the world outside of their small town, but he must also confront the dangers and temptations that come with it.Throughout the book, the characters confront moral dilemmas and learn important life lessons. The story ultimately emphasizes the importance of family, love, and forgiveness in navigating life’s challenges. Home Lights and Shadows is a classic American novel that offers a glimpse into the daily lives and struggles of families during the mid-19th century.Mrs. Herbert did not utter the threat which came to her lips; for her mind shrunk from the thought of punishing her child, especially as his fault was a consequence of her own actions. But, as he continued to cry on, and in a louder voice, she not only began to feel excessively annoyed, but deemed it her duty to compel a cessation of what could do no possible good, but rather harm.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.