Castle Gregory: A Story Of The Western Reserve Woods In The Olden Time (1884)

Castle Gregory: A Story Of The Western Reserve Woods In The Olden Time is a historical fiction novel written by Albert Gallatin Riddle and originally published in 1884. The story is set in the early 19th century in the Western Reserve region of Ohio, which was then a wilderness area. The main character is a young man named Gregory, who inherits a large tract of land in the region and decides to build a castle on it. The novel follows Gregory's struggles to build his castle and establish his place in the community, as well as his interactions with the Native American tribes who still lived in the area. Along the way, he falls in love with a young woman named Alice, who becomes his partner in both love and business. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural landscape of the Western Reserve region and its portrayal of the early settlers who lived there. It also touches on themes of love, ambition, and the clash of cultures between the Native Americans and the European settlers. Overall, Castle Gregory is a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American history, and a compelling story of one man's quest to build his dream in the wilderness.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.