""A Romance of Billy Goat Hill"" is a novel written by Alice Hegan Rice, first published in 1902. The story is set in the working-class neighborhood of Billy Goat Hill in Louisville, Kentucky, and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The main character is a young woman named Rose Stanton, who is struggling to make ends meet and support her family after her father's death. She works as a seamstress and dreams of a better life. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and social class. Rose falls in love with a wealthy ...
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""A Romance of Billy Goat Hill"" is a novel written by Alice Hegan Rice, first published in 1902. The story is set in the working-class neighborhood of Billy Goat Hill in Louisville, Kentucky, and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The main character is a young woman named Rose Stanton, who is struggling to make ends meet and support her family after her father's death. She works as a seamstress and dreams of a better life. The novel explores themes of love, friendship, and social class. Rose falls in love with a wealthy young man named Jack Dudley, but their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds. Meanwhile, Rose's best friend, Maggie, is in a relationship with a man who is abusive and controlling. As the story unfolds, the characters face various challenges and obstacles, but ultimately find hope and redemption. The novel also touches on issues of poverty, inequality, and the struggles of working-class families in early 20th century America. Overall, ""A Romance of Billy Goat Hill"" is a heartwarming and engaging story that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a bygone era. It is a classic work of American literature that continues to resonate with readers today.""See him!"" he exploded. ""What in the name of the devil do you want to see him for? No siree! Not while Bob Carsey's got any buckshot left in his gun! Do you think there's any chance of his prowling 'round here while I'm gone? That settles it! I'll not budge an inch. Tell Jimpson! Tell Caroline! Unpack my things.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.
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