Bøger af Harry W Desmond

The Heart of Woman: The Love Story of Catrina Rutherford, Contained in Writings of Alexander Adams (1902) is a novel written by Harry W. Desmond. The story is set in the early 20th century and revolves around the life of Catrina Rutherford, a young woman who falls in love with Alexander Adams, a writer and journalist.The book is divided into three parts, each of which is written from the perspective of a different character. The first part is narrated by Catrina herself, who describes her childhood and her first encounter with Alexander. The second part is written by Alexander, who tells the story of how he fell in love with Catrina and the challenges they faced in their relationship. The final part is narrated by Catrina's father, who reflects on his daughter's life and the impact that Alexander had on her.Throughout the novel, the themes of love, passion, and sacrifice are explored. The characters face various obstacles in their pursuit of happiness, including societal expectations, family pressures, and personal demons. The Heart of Woman is a poignant and emotional love story that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of love to overcome adversity.Overall, The Heart of Woman is a beautifully written novel that will appeal to fans of historical romance and literary fiction. It is a timeless tale of love and sacrifice that will resonate with readers of all ages.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.

Originally published in 1903, the chapters are:Men Who Build Fine HousesThe Colonial ResidenceThe Meaning of the Transitional DwellingThe Character of the Transitional DwellingThe Beginnings of the Greater Modern ResidenceThe Modern American Residence - Economic and Social ConditionsThe Modern American Residence - Its ExteriorThe Modern American Residence - Its Interior Vintage photos (both interior and exterior) are included with history about the homes, and architectural opinions of the time are given. A large number of homes are covered in extensive detail, including the residences of William Waldorf Astor, Andrew Carnegie, Henry M. Flagler, Cornelius Vanderbilt, J. Pierpont Morgan, Potter Palmer, Lawrence C. Phipps, and many more.