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.

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.

This holiday, we proudly present to you this unique collection of the greatest Christmas stories. Over 250 of them are included by your favourite authors:Charles Dickens, Fyodor Dostoyevsky, Leo Tolstoy, Willa Cather, Beatrix Potter, Louisa May Alcott, Lucy Maud Montgomery, Hans Christian Andersen, E.T.A. Hoffmann, O. Henry, Mark Twain and many more!

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...

"Captivated by the Love of Christ: Discovering the Depth of His Affection for Us" is a heartfelt journey into the boundless love of Jesus Christ. This book invites readers to explore the profound and transformative love that Christ has for humanity, a love that is both personal and all-encompassing. Through a blend of theological insights, biblical teachings, and personal reflections, this book reveals how Christ's love can heal wounds, restore broken relationships, and fill every aspect o...

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...

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...

"The Home Acre" by Edward Payson Roe is a captivating novel that explores the themes of rural life, love, and the pursuit of happiness. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque countryside, the story follows the lives of its characters as they navigate the challenges of farming and personal relationships. Roe's vivid descriptions of nature and the struggles of agrarian life create an immersive experience for readers, allowing them to appreciate the beauty and hardships of rural existence....

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 ...