The Two Families: And The Duty That Lies Nearest (1848)

by Mary Livermore

Book Overview

The Two Families: And The Duty That Lies Nearest is a novel written by Mary Livermore and published in 1848. The book tells the story of two families, the Gordons and the Lanes, who are united by a shared tragedy. The Gordons are a wealthy family living in New York City, while the Lanes are a poor family from the country. When a fire breaks out in the Gordons' home, the Lanes come to their rescue and are hailed as heroes. The two families become close,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167175999
• ISBN13: 9781167175992
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 86 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"