George Agnew Chamberlain

In George Agnew Chamberlain's novel Man Alone, Thomas Strayton walks from northern New Jersey to South Jersey with his young son Torquay on his shoulders. They arrive to start a new life in the glass industry of Hopetown, a fictionalized version of Bridgeton, New Jersey. The embittered Thomas has turned against women-his wife left him for another man-and the father's rage manifests itself when he smashes an apple to show Torquay the "black core" to which he adds, "these be women." The lesson that women are "rotten at the core" would take long years-the length of the novel-for Torquay to reject. This plot line is woven into a story of glass making for which South Jersey was famous in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This is a South Jersey Culture & History Center republication of Chamberlain's third novel set in southern New Jersey with a new foreword by Jim Bergmann.

For fifty years fear of the vanishing red house in the Jersey Barrens had warped the lives of Ellen and Pete Yocum. Old Pete swore that the house moved from place to place and that screams heard within it put a hex on anyone who ventured near. Meg Yarrow, raised by the Yocums since childhood, experienced the same terror until Nathan, the new farmhand, arrived. One day they started on a search for the red house in the Oxhead woods, only to encounter violent danger--whether due to natural or supernatural causes, they could not tell. How they found the house and unraveled its eerie secret forms the powerful climax of this outstanding mystery novel.

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George Agnew Chamberlain's 1923 story about a proud, high-stepping horse and its aging owner. The story pivots around a high-spirited gelding named Highboy, who has been given up as too recalcitrant to ever be a show horse. Bimbo, Kindly Crewe's resident horse trainer, believes that Highboy has great potential and needs someone like Kindly to give him a reason to show off his abilities. The story goes on to tell just how that happens.

The action of the story all takes place in New York, beneath the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge. There, in an odd little shop with an extensive underground connection, once used to help escaping slaves, old Mr. Crabbe conducts his peculiar and illicit business, greatly helped by Jeremiad "Miad" Blake. This business of old Crabbe's--and the results it brings about--propel the hero to extraordinary lengths." On the whole, a fairly entertaining narrative. New York in the period immediately following the close of the Civil War is interestingly depicted, and the determined Miad Blake proves a likable and efficient hero." -- Literary Digest

The Red House is a novel written by George Agnew Chamberlain. The book revolves around the story of a young woman named Claire who inherits a mysterious red house from her grandfather. The house is located in a small town in Maine and is said to be cursed. Claire, along with her husband and their two children, move into the house, hoping to start a new life. However, strange things start happening in the house, and Claire begins to uncover the dark secrets of her family's past. As she delves deeper into the history of the red house, she discovers a shocking truth that threatens to tear her family apart. The book is a gripping tale of family secrets, betrayal, and the power of love to overcome even the darkest of curses. With its vivid descriptions and well-developed characters, The Red House is a must-read for fans of mystery and drama. 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.

Knoll Island is a novel written by George Agnew Chamberlain. The story is set on a remote island off the coast of Maine, where a small community of fishermen and their families live. The island is dominated by the Knoll family, who own most of the land and control the fishing industry. The novel follows the life of young David Knoll, the heir to the Knoll family fortune. David struggles to find his place in the world and to reconcile his privileged upbringing with his desire to be a part of the community. He falls in love with a local girl, Mary, who comes from a working-class family, and their relationship is threatened by the class differences between them. As David grows older, he becomes increasingly disillusioned with his family's wealth and power. He begins to question the morality of their business practices and their treatment of the island's inhabitants. When a tragedy strikes the community, David is forced to confront his own values and decide where his loyalties lie. Knoll Island is a compelling story of love, class, and morality. Chamberlain's vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants bring the setting to life, and his nuanced portrayal of David's character makes him a relatable and sympathetic protagonist. The novel is a timeless exploration of the human condition and the challenges we face in navigating our place in the 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.