The Ford (1917)

The Ford is a historical fiction novel written by American author Mary Austin and published in 1917. The novel is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young woman named Molly, who lives in a small town in California. Molly is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and is engaged to a young man from a similarly well-off family. However, Molly becomes disillusioned with her privileged life and yearns for something more meaningful.One day, Molly meets a young man named Ford, who is a drifter and a laborer. Despite their different backgrounds, Molly is drawn to Ford's unconventional lifestyle and his passion for social justice. Molly and Ford begin a relationship, which is met with disapproval from Molly's family and friends.As the novel progresses, Molly becomes more involved in Ford's political activism, which includes advocating for workers' rights and fighting against corporate greed. Molly's engagement falls apart, and she must choose between her comfortable, privileged life and her newfound passion for social justice.The Ford is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of class, gender, and social justice. Austin's writing is vivid and engaging, and her characters are complex and well-developed. The novel remains relevant today, as it speaks to the ongoing struggle for social justice and the tension between privilege and activism.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.