Category - Fiction / Historical Fiction
Format - Hardcover
Condition - Good
Listed - 7 months ago
Views - 4
Ships From - Indiana
Est. Publication Date - Mar 2016
Seller Description
"At the Edge of the Orchard" is a historical fiction novel by Tracy Chevalier. The book tells the story of the Goodenough family, who are struggling to survive in 19th-century Ohio. The family patriarch, James Goodenough, is obsessed with growing apple trees and dreams of owning a successful orchard. However, his wife Sadie is unhappy with their life and longs to move west to California. The novel follows the Goodenoughs' struggles and conflicts, as well as their relationships with other settlers in the region. The story is also interwoven with historical events such as the California Gold Rush and the rise of John Chapman, better known as Johnny Appleseed. Through its vivid characters and detailed descriptions, "At the Edge of the Orchard" offers a glimpse into the harsh realities of pioneer life and the challenges faced by those seeking to build a new life in America's heartland. The novel explores themes of family, ambition, and the struggle for survival, as well as the beauty and power of nature.
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At the Edge of the Orchard
ISBN: 9780525953005
Publisher Description
Settling in the swamps of early-nineteenth-century Ohio, the Goodenough family establish an apple orchard that begins a long family battle, and years later, as their youngest son wanders through Gold ...
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