The Man Who Reaps: A Story (1912)

The Man Who Reaps: A Story is a novel written by Katharine Jones and published in 1912. The book tells the story of a man named John, who is a farmer in rural England. John is a hardworking and honest man who takes great pride in his work and his family. However, his life takes a turn for the worse when a wealthy landowner decides to buy up all the land in the area, including John's farm. John is forced to sell his land and move his family to a small, rundown house in a nearby town. Despite the setbacks, John remains determined to provide for his family and make a new life for himself. He takes on odd jobs and eventually becomes a successful businessman, but the memory of losing his farm never leaves him. The book explores themes of perseverance, hard work, and the struggle of the working class against the wealthy elite. Overall, The Man Who Reaps: A Story is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in early 20th century England. It is a timeless tale of resilience and determination that is sure to captivate readers of all ages.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.