The Log Cabin: Or The World Before You (1844)

The Log Cabin: Or The World Before You is a novel written by Hannah Farnham Sawyer Lee in 1844. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Harding. Ruth is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by her aunt and uncle, who live in a log cabin in rural New England.The novel explores themes of family, love, and survival in a harsh and unforgiving environment. Ruth must learn to adapt to life in the wilderness, including hunting, cooking, and farming. She falls in love with a young man named James, who shares her love of the land and the simple life.As Ruth and James build a life together, they face challenges from the outside world, including the threat of war and the encroachment of civilization on their way of life. The novel also delves into the issue of slavery, with Ruth and James becoming involved in the abolitionist movement.Throughout the novel, Lee paints a vivid picture of life in early America, capturing the beauty and the hardships of the wilderness. The Log Cabin: Or The World Before You is a timeless story of love, family, and the struggle to survive in a changing world.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.