The Key Of The Fields And Boldero (1918)

The Key of the Fields and Boldero is a novel written by Henry Milner Rideout and first published in 1918. The story is set in rural New England and follows the lives of the Field family and their neighbors, the Bolderos. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the struggles of rural life.The patriarch of the Field family, Silas Field, is a hard-working farmer who is dedicated to his family and his land. His wife, Martha, is a strong-willed woman who is fiercely protective of her family. Their children, including the eldest son, David, and the youngest daughter, Mary, are all deeply connected to the land and the natural world around them.The Boldero family, who live nearby, are a wealthy family who own large tracts of land and are involved in various business ventures. Their son, John, is a successful lawyer who becomes romantically involved with Mary Field. However, their relationship is complicated by their different backgrounds and the disapproval of their families.As the story unfolds, the Fields and the Bolderos must navigate the challenges of their respective lives and relationships. The novel also explores the tension between the traditional rural way of life and the encroaching modern world.Overall, The Key of the Fields and Boldero is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a window into rural New England life in the early 20th century.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.