The Old Home is a novel written by Susan Whitcomb Hassell and published in 1911. The story revolves around the lives of the residents of a small New England town called Riverfield. The main character is a young woman named Ruth, who returns to her childhood home after years of living in the city. Ruth is reunited with her family and friends, and she discovers that life in Riverfield has changed since she left. The town is facing economic difficulties,...