A Maryland Manor: A Novel Of Plantation Aristocracy And Its Fall (1901) - Paperback

by Frederic Emory (Author)

A Maryland Manor is a historical novel written by Frederic Emory and published in 1901. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the lives of the aristocratic families who lived on a plantation in Maryland. The book portrays the lives of the wealthy plantation owners and their slaves, and how their lives were intertwined. The story follows the life of the protagonist, a young woman named Mary Brent, who is the daughter of the plantation owner. Mary falls in love with a poor man, which causes a stir in the aristocratic society. The novel also delves into the political and social issues of the time, including the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. The book provides a vivid portrayal of life on a plantation and the complexities of the aristocratic society. It also highlights the fall of the plantation aristocracy and the changes that occurred during this period in American history. Overall, A Maryland Manor is a compelling novel that provides a fascinating insight into the lives of the plantation owners and slaves during the mid-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.