Excerpt from The Vale of Glendor: Or, Memoirs of Emily Westbrook Ter funk into a' pretended flumber, which Emily was too good natur ed to dii'turb; and contented her felf with the melancholy amufe ment of her own fad refleetions But the dawn of morning gave a new turn to' her, idea's, and a wakened the molt cruel alarms. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Ballads of the Shore, Westbrook, Conn Never spoiled by splendor's blight, Valiant in life's toilsome fight, Spurning all ambition's charms. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from Westbrook Parsonage The writer of this volume is fully aware now severely these pages may be criticized in the heated state of feeling in our beloved Church on subjects of such momentous importance as those which now agitate her very depths. The advocates of Ritualism spare no pains in seeking to propagate their doctrines, and employ music, sensuous display, and the press, to spread the old superstitions. While there are many writers of tracts, stories, and hymns on one side of the controversy, the writer has met with nothing in the shape of a story, touching these subjects, on the other. It is not likely that young persons will read controversial articles; but it may be that a story embodying Protestant truth will interest many youthful readers, and lead them to read more deeply works that will enlighten the understanding and strengthen their faith, in the great religious issues of the day. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Excerpt from The Vale of Glendor, or Memoirs of Emily Westbrook, Vol. 1 of 2 Jicity in the calm bofom of re. -tirement in the vale of Glendon. Mr. Wef'tbrook had in his youth been much attached to rural icenes, and, at different periods, 'had found a pleafing fource of a mufement in every branch of huf bandry, Though the pleafures of a town life, in Iome degree. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Carolyn Westbrook brings you her first-hand knowledge, acquired through years of combing French flea markets for unique treasures, of what makes a beautiful French interior. Designer and decorator Carolyn Westbrook’s love affair with all that is French inspired began long before she ever traveled to France. Growing up in the US, her Southern heritage was infused by French influences—from the chic elegance of New Orleans to the romance of southern plantation houses. Subsequent travels to France filled her with a passion that has influenced her designs and interiors ever since and “The French Inspired” has become her own signature style. Immerse yourself in her own beautiful plantation house, a sleek urban apartment, or a classically elegant town house. Each home featured has its own distinctive style, but all are essentially “French” in their inspiration, whether it comes from a distressed, gilded carved mirror, or a faded, frayed rug that exudes age in just the right places and could never be purchased from a department store. Carolyn Westbrook prides herself on these French-inspired interiors that are classic and timeless but never stuffy. These interiors are not about the latest trends, but meant to inspire longevity and a true romance with your own home. The French have mastered the art of this time-worn yet sophisticated style of living, and you too will fall in love with the colors, the textures, and the inspiration that is truly French.

Excerpt from The West-Brook Drives The fact was, she used a peculiar short hand of her own, and with her book and pencil concealed under the light carriage robe, jotted down everything as it occurred. Then when the rest of the party were looking after the horses, or taking their ease in a hotel, she, the reporter, was translating the fresh scrawls. Thus it happened that sometime after the return home, there began to appear in a local paper these identical travels. If the judge and the rest of the party had known there's a chile amang ye taking notes, they could never have talked so freely and to such purpose. The result was that when they saw themselves so naturally in print they were the most astonished people in the world._ It had its little effect even on strangers, as the fol lowing incidents show. One day the reporter went as all Philadelphia ladies do, to the market for the family provisions. At one farmer's stand she ordered a gallon of vinegar. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.