Ringold Griffitt Or The Raftsman Of The Susquehannah A Tale Of Pennsylvania

By J.H. Ingraham

Book Overview

""Ringold Griffitt or The Raftsman of the Susquehannah: A Tale of Pennsylvania"" is a novel written by J. H. Ingraham. The story revolves around the life of Ringold Griffitt, a raftsman who lives on the banks of the Susquehannah River in Pennsylvania. The novel is set in the early 19th century and portrays the life of the people living in the rural areas of Pennsylvania during that time.Ringold Griffitt is a brave and skilled raftsman who makes a living by transporting logs down the Susquehannah River. He is respected by his fellow raftsmen and admired by the local people for his courage and strength. However, his life takes a dramatic turn when he falls in love with a wealthy woman named Blanche Ingalls.Blanche's father, a wealthy merchant, is opposed to their relationship and tries to separate them. Ringold faces numerous challenges and obstacles in his quest to win Blanche's heart, including a rival suitor and a dangerous journey down the river. The novel also explores themes of class conflict, social inequality, and the struggle for love and acceptance.Overall, ""Ringold Griffitt or The Raftsman of the Susquehannah: A Tale of Pennsylvania"" is an engaging and exciting novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of the people living in rural Pennsylvania during the early 19th century. It is a story of love, courage, and determination that will captivate readers of all ages.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: 1419144995
• ISBN13: 9781419144998
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.4"