Author Description

A Furnace of Earth is a novel written by Hallie Erminie Rives and published in 1900. The story is set in Virginia during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young woman named Theodora. Theodora is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner, but her life is turned upside down when the war breaks out and her family loses everything. Theodora is forced to leave her home and make a new life for herself, facing many challenges and hardships along the way. She meets a variety of interesting and colorful characters, including a Union soldier who becomes her love interest. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and resilience, as well as the impact of war on individuals and society. Rives' writing is praised for its vivid descriptions and emotional depth, making A Furnace of Earth a classic work of American literature.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.