The House of Chimham is a novel written by Edgar Whitaker Work. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young man named David, who inherits a large estate in the countryside of Virginia. David is a city boy who is not used to the slow pace of country life, and he struggles to adapt to his new surroundings.As David settles into his new home, he becomes fascinated by the history of the house and the people who lived there before him. He begins to uncover secrets about his family's past and the mysterious ...
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The House of Chimham is a novel written by Edgar Whitaker Work. The story is set in the early 1900s and follows the life of a young man named David, who inherits a large estate in the countryside of Virginia. David is a city boy who is not used to the slow pace of country life, and he struggles to adapt to his new surroundings.As David settles into his new home, he becomes fascinated by the history of the house and the people who lived there before him. He begins to uncover secrets about his family's past and the mysterious disappearance of his great-grandfather.As he delves deeper into the history of the House of Chimham, David discovers a family legacy that he never knew existed. He learns about the struggles and triumphs of his ancestors and realizes that he is part of a rich and storied family history.Along the way, David also falls in love with a local girl named Mary, who helps him to navigate the challenges of country life. Together, they work to uncover the truth about David's family and the House of Chimham.The House of Chimham is a beautifully written novel that explores the themes of family, love, and the power of history. It is a must-read for anyone who loves historical fiction and is looking for a captivating and engaging story.1909. This slim volume begins: How deep into the great Past the roots of the wondrous story go, and what preparation it had in the instincts and chivalries of men-How a long-ago kindly deed grew and ripened with the years, and how it contributed to the world's Great Surprise-How such kingly forces of men as Friendship, Love and Hope were preserved and beautified through the lapse of time, and were caught up at length into God's own Fine Romance.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.
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