Wells Of Water (1883)

Wells Of Water (1883)

Margaret Stewart Simpson

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Antologías (no poéticas)
ISBN:
9781104527341
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Wells of Water is a novel written by Margaret Stewart Simpson and first published in 1883. The story is set in the Scottish Highlands and revolves around the lives of two families, the Macdonalds and the Camerons. The Macdonalds are a wealthy family who own a large estate, while the Camerons are poor crofters who live on the outskirts of the estate.The novel explores themes of social class, love, and family relationships. The main character, Flora Macdonald, falls in love with Ewen Cameron, a young crofter. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social standings. Flora’s father, the Laird of the estate, disapproves of the relationship and tries to keep them apart.As the story progresses, the families are faced with challenges that test their relationships and their loyalty to each other. The Camerons are threatened with eviction from their land, and the Macdonalds must decide whether to help them or not.Throughout the novel, the importance of water is a recurring theme. The title, Wells of Water, refers to the wells that provide water for the families in the Highlands. The novel explores the significance of water in the lives of the characters and how it connects them to the land.Overall, Wells of Water is a compelling story that offers a glimpse into the lives of people living in the Scottish Highlands in the 19th century. It is a story of love, family, and the struggle to maintain traditions and values in a changing world.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.

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