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From its long sweep over the unbroken prairie a heavier blast than usual shook the slight frame house. The windows rattled in the casements, as if shivering in their dumb way in the December storm. So open and defective was the dwelling in its construction, that eddying currents... Read Full Overview

Edward Payson Roe (March 7, 1838 - July 19, 1888) was an American novelist, Presbyterian minister, horticulturist and historian. His novels were very popular in their day, especially with middle class readers in England and America, and were translated into several European languages... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that... Read Full Overview

Reprint of the original, first published in 1872. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that... Read Full Overview

Roe, a Presbyterian minister living in New York after the Civil War, went to Chicago and was caught up in the great fire. This inspired him to write this romantic novel. Dennis Fleet is in love with Christine. He wants her for his wife, but more important he wants her soul to... Read Full Overview

Barriers Burned Away is a novel written by E. P. Roe. The story is set in Chicago during the late 1800s and follows the lives of several characters who are all struggling to overcome the barriers in their lives. The main character is a young man named Dick Falkner, who is trying... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview