Theophilus Trent

Theophilus Trent: Old Times In The Oak Openings is a novel written by Benjamin Franklin Taylor and originally published in 1887. The story is set in the Oak Openings region of Ohio in the mid-19th century and follows the life of Theophilus Trent, a young man who moves to the area with his family. The novel explores the challenges and adventures that Theophilus faces as he grows up in the Oak Openings, including encounters with Native Americans, conflicts with his neighbors, and struggles with love and loss. The story is told through a series of vignettes, each focusing on a different aspect of Theophilus's life and experiences in the region.Throughout the book, Taylor provides vivid descriptions of the landscape and culture of the Oak Openings, painting a picture of a rugged and untamed frontier that is both beautiful and dangerous. The novel also touches on themes of family, community, and the struggle for survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment.Overall, Theophilus Trent: Old Times In The Oak Openings is a classic work of American frontier fiction that offers a glimpse into the lives of the people who settled and built communities in the wilds of the Midwest.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.