A rich man's son loses everything and takes work in Chicago as a hand — and then, in October 1871, the city burns for three days. Roe was a Presbyterian minister and a chaplain at Gettysburg who came to see the ruins, decided the fire needed a novelist, and wrote his first book about it; it sold enormously and he never went back to the pulpit. The fire is eyewitness reporting.

A prosperous family loses everything, and the daughter goes out to work in a New York shop — where the hours, the standing and the manager between them do what the fire could not. Roe was a Presbyterian minister and a chaplain at Gettysburg who turned novelist after the Chicago fire and outsold every American of his decade; this 1881 novel is his attack on shop conditions and on the opium the doctors handed out for exhaustion.

New York, 1863: a girl who takes nothing on faith, three men in love with her, and the Draft Riots — five days in which the city tore itself apart and the mob hunted black New Yorkers through the streets. Roe was a Presbyterian minister and a chaplain at Gettysburg who turned novelist after the Chicago fire; he outsold every American novelist of his decade, and the riot chapters here are eyewitness history.

A widower with a farm needs a housekeeper, and a girl with nowhere to go needs a roof; they marry as a business arrangement, on terms, with the terms stated. Roe was a Presbyterian minister who had been a chaplain at Gettysburg and turned novelist after the Chicago fire; he outsold every American novelist of the 1870s, and the farming here is as carefully done as the courtship.

First serialized in the popular children's magazine St. Nicholas, Driven Back to Eden is a classic of the 19th-century "back-to-the-land" genre. In the preface, author Edward Payson Roe explains that he intended to write a realistic story that could serve as a practical and encouraging guide for families wishing to escape urban tenements for a healthier, more wholesome life in the country.For Robert Durham, a bookkeeper earning a modest salary, life in his crowded...

First serialized in the popular children's magazine St. Nicholas , Driven Back to Eden is a classic of the 19th-century "back-to-the-land" genre. In the preface, author Edward Payson Roe explains that he intended to write a realistic story that could serve as a practical and encouraging guide for families wishing to escape urban tenements for a healthier, more wholesome life in the country. For Robert Durham, a bookkeeper earning a modest salary, life in his crowded New York City flat has ...

The story in "A Day of Fate" is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War. It follows the lives of several characters whose paths intersect on a fateful day, each dealing with their own personal struggles, loyalties, and decisions during a time of great national conflict. The novel explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the impact of war on individuals and their communities.Edward Payson Roe was known for his novels that often addressed social and moral issues of his time. "A Day...

In "A Face Illumined," the story follows the life of the protagonist, Robert Ellice, a young man who is a talented artist. Robert's life takes a turn when he meets and falls in love with a beautiful but blind woman named Mildred Kent. Their love story forms the central focus of the novel.The title, "A Face Illumined," suggests the theme of inner beauty and the idea that true beauty comes from within. It also reflects the idea of illumination or enlightenment, as the characters undergo pers...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...

"Success with Small Fruits" by Edward Payson Roe is a comprehensive guide that delves into the cultivation and management of small fruit crops. Roe, an experienced horticulturist, shares his insights on various types of small fruits, including strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. The book emphasizes practical techniques for successful gardening, from soil preparation to pest control, making it an invaluable resource for both novice and seasoned gardeners. Roe's passion for horticult...

Dennis Fleet is a hard-working and pious young Christian man who's come to the big city of Chicago in order to earn money for his poor family. As he braves his first icy winter, he quickly moves up the rungs of business until he finds himself working for the prosperous art dealer Mr. Ludolph. Ludolph's beautiful daughter Christine quickly catches Dennis's eye-but much to his chagrin, she's a non-believer.Roe, a Presbyterian minister from New York, was inspired to write Barriers...

There is something about the number 3.The Ancient Greeks believed 3 was the perfect number, and in China 3 has always been a lucky number, and they know a thing or two.Most religions also have 3 this and 3 that and, of course, in these more modern times, three’s a crowd may be too many, except when it’s a ménage à trois. It seems good things usually come in threes.Whatever history and culture says WE think 3, a hat-trick of stories, is a great number to explore them...