Under The Lantern At Black Rocks (1890)

Under The Lantern At Black Rocks is a novel written by Edward Augustus Rand and published in 1890. The story is set in the coastal town of Black Rocks and follows the lives of its inhabitants, particularly the wealthy and influential families. The novel explores themes of love, betrayal, and social class, as well as the impact of industrialization on the town and its people. The central character is a young woman named Edith, who is torn between her love for a poor fisherman and her duty to marry a wealthy businessman chosen by her father. The novel also features a cast of colorful supporting characters, including a drunken sailor, a conniving maid, and a mysterious stranger who arrives in town and sets tongues wagging. With its vivid descriptions of the rugged New England coastline and its complex portrayal of human relationships, Under The Lantern At Black Rocks is a compelling and thought-provoking work of fiction.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.