The ghosts of their ancestors by Weymer Jay Mills
"The Ghosts of Their Ancestors" by Weymer Jay Mills is a novel written in the early 20th century, specifically during the early 1900s. This historical fiction explores themes of family pride, social class, and romance set against the backdrop of early American society, particularly through the lens of the Knickerbocker family. The story intricately weaves the connections between past generations and contemporary conflicts, emphasizing how ancestral legacies affect the present. The narrativecenters around Patricia Knickerbocker, a young woman caught between her family's strict expectations and her own desires, particularly in her love for Richard Sheridan, a man of lesser social standing. As the story unfolds, the tensions between family obligations and personal happiness lead to conflicts, notably with her father, Jonathan Knickerbocker, who prioritizes family dignity above all else. The arrival of ancestral ghosts brings an element of the supernatural, allowing the characters to confront their lineage's impacts and reevaluate their current lives. Ultimately, the book balances themes of rebellion against tradition with the realization that love transcends past grievances, culminating in a heartfelt resolution that champions individual happiness over societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Mills, Weymer Jay, 1880-1938 |
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| Illustrator | Rae, John, 1882-1963 |
| Title | The ghosts of their ancestors |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Alex Gam, Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Ghosts -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (N.Y.) -- History -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 36991 |
| Release Date | Aug 6, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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