Publisher's Synopsis
Old Green Bay is a historical novel written by Deborah Beaumont Martin and published in 1899. The book is set in Green Bay, Wisconsin, during the mid-19th century and follows the lives of the town's inhabitants during a time of great change and development. The story is told through the eyes of several characters, including a young woman named Mary, who is struggling to find her place in the rapidly growing community. Along the way, she meets a variety of colorful characters, including a Native American chief, a wealthy businessman, and a group of Irish immigrants. Through their experiences, the reader gains a vivid sense of what life was like in Green Bay during this exciting and transformative period in American history. The book offers a fascinating glimpse into the social, economic, and political realities of the time, as well as the challenges and opportunities that faced those who lived in this bustling frontier town. Overall, Old Green Bay is a rich and engaging historical novel that offers a unique perspective on an important chapter in American history.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.
