Helen of the Old House

Helen of the Old House is a novel written by Harold Bell Wright, first published in 1921. The story revolves around Helen, a young woman who inherits an old house from her grandfather, and her struggle to keep the property from falling into the hands of unscrupulous developers. The novel is set in the early 1900s in a small town in the United States, and explores themes of love, family, and the importance of preserving history and tradition. Along the way, Helen meets a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious stranger who helps her in her fight against the developers, and a young man who becomes her love interest. The novel is known for its vivid descriptions of the old house and its surroundings, as well as its portrayal of small-town life in America at the turn of the century. Overall, Helen of the Old House is a heartwarming and inspiring story that celebrates the power of love and determination in the face of adversity.1921. Wright, served as a minister prior to beginning his artistic and writing career. The story begins: No well informed resident of Millsburgh, when referring to the principal industry of his little manufacturing city, every says the mills, it is always the Mill. The reason for this common habit of mind is that one mill so overshadows all others, and so dominates the industrial and civic life of this community, that in the people�������s thought it stands for all. The philosopher who keeps the cigar stand on the corner of Congress Street and Ward Avenue explained it very clearly when he answered an inquiring stranger, You just can�������t think Millsburgh without thinkin������� mills; an������� you can�������t think mills without thinkin������� the Mill. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.