Betsy Gaskins (Dimicrat), Wife of Jobe Gaskins (Republican) : Or, Uncle Tom's Cabin Up to Date

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Hood, W. I. (William I.)

Contributor:

Falls, C. B. (Charles Buckles), 1874-1960.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Betsy Gaskins (Dimicrat), Wife of Jobe Gaskins (Republican)" by W. I. Hood is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book follows the struggles of Betsy Gaskins and her husband Jobe, who navigate life amid their differing political affiliations-she being a staunch Dimicrat and he a faithful Republican. The narrative unfolds through Betsy's perspective, revealing their daily challenges, especially in terms of financial strain and the burden of a mortgage they face from their Congressman, Mr. Richer. The opening of the novel introduces Betsy as she reflects on her life with Jobe, providing a glimpse into their unconventional marriage founded on mutual respect despite their political differences. Betsy's voice is vibrant and filled with character as she humorously critiques the political and social environment of her time. She grapples with issues such as economic hardship, political loyalty, and the influence of wealth on society, particularly as their financial situation deteriorates and they struggle to pay off a looming debt that threatens their home. The interaction between Betsy and Jobe, alongside their deeper concerns about government and society, sets the stage for an exploration of broader socio-political themes within the personal narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by KD Weeks, Emmy, MFR and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 77.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2017-04-14