The Graysons: A Story of Illinois

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Eggleston, Edward, 1837-1902

Contributor:

Eggleston, Allegra

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The Graysons: A Story of Illinois" by Edward Eggleston is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative is set in a rural Illinois community, centering on the lives of the Albaugh and Grayson families as they navigate social interactions, romantic entanglements, and personal struggles amidst the backdrop of the burgeoning American Midwest. The protagonist, Tom Grayson, grapples with his impulsive nature and the consequences of his choices, particularly as they affect his relationships with family and potential romantic interests. The opening of the novel introduces Rachel Albaugh, a beautiful young woman accustomed to the attention of many suitors but struggling with her own expectations and choices in love. As she prepares her home for evening guests, the scene is established with details of the natural beauty surrounding John Albaugh's farm. Various characters, including Tom Grayson and his sister Barbara, are introduced, each reflecting different aspects of youth and social dynamics in their community. The beginning delves into Rachel's interactions with her admirers and foreshadows Tom's emerging role as someone captivated by her, hinting at the intertwined relationships and conflicts that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan 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.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 76.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2010-11-09