Originally published in 1897, this is a fascinating novel of the period and still an interesting read today. Chapters include; The Hawthorns & the peaboys, The days of the engagement, The early days of the marriage, Life in Salem, From Salem to Berkshire, Lenox, From Lenox to concord, The Liverpool consulate, English Days I II & III, Italian Days I & II, The wayside, The artist at work and The leave taking....... Many of the earliest books, particularly those dating back to the 1900's and before, are now extremely scarce and increasingly expensive. We are republishing these classic works in affordable, high quality, modern editions, using the original text and artwork.