Atalanta In The South: A Romance (1886)

By Maud Howe Elliott

Book Overview

Atalanta In The South: A Romance is a novel written by Maud Howe in 1886. The story is set in the southern United States during the Reconstruction period after the Civil War. The main character, Atalanta, is a young woman who is determined to rebuild her family's plantation and make a life for herself in the new South. Along the way, she faces many challenges, including opposition from her family and the difficulties of navigating the social and political landscape of the time. Atalanta also falls in love with a young man named Jack, who is involved in the struggle for civil rights. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the struggle for justice in a changing world. Howe's vivid descriptions of the southern landscape and her insights into the social and political issues of the time make Atalanta In The South a compelling and thought-provoking read.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163909378
• ISBN13: 9781163909379
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"