The Stargazers (1910)

By Abbe Carter Goodloe

Book Overview

The Stargazers is a historical fiction novel written by Abbe Carter Goodloe and published in 1910. The story is set in the late 18th century and follows the lives of two sisters, Lucy and Polly, who are fascinated by astronomy and spend their nights gazing at the stars. They live in a small town in Virginia and their passion for astronomy sets them apart from the rest of their community.As the sisters grow older, they face challenges and obstacles that threaten to derail their dreams. Lucy falls in love with a wealthy landowner, but their relationship is forbidden by his family due to their social status. Polly, on the other hand, struggles with her own insecurities and fears of being judged by society for her unusual interests.The novel explores themes of love, family, social class, and the pursuit of one's passions. It also provides a glimpse into the scientific and cultural landscape of the time period, showcasing the importance of astronomy and the role of women in science.Overall, The Stargazers is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that transports readers to a different era and leaves them pondering the timeless themes it explores.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1165097451
• ISBN13: 9781165097456
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"