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by John Nicholas Norton (Author)
Rockford Parish: Or The Fortunes Of Mr. Mason�������s Successors is a novel written by John Nicholas Norton and first published in 1856. The story revolves around the lives of the Mason family and their successors in the Rockford Parish. Mr. Mason, the patriarch of the family, is a wealthy landowner who dies unexpectedly, leaving his estate to his two sons, George and Harry. However, the brothers have very different personalities and soon find themselves at odds with each other.As the story progresses, the reader is introduced to a host of other characters, including the Masons' neighbors, the Hopes, and their daughter, Mary. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the struggle for power and wealth. It also touches on issues such as slavery, religion, and politics, which were prevalent in the United States during the mid-19th century.Throughout the book, the reader is taken on a journey through the changing landscape of the Rockford Parish, as the characters navigate their way through life's trials and tribulations. The novel is written in a descriptive and engaging style, with vivid descriptions of the scenery and the characters' emotions. It is a fascinating insight into life in the mid-19th century and a gripping tale of family drama and intrigue.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.
