Stork's Nest (1905)

Stork's Nest is a novel written by John Breckenridge Ellis and first published in 1905. Set in the rural South, the book tells the story of a young woman named Lillian who is forced to leave her home and live with her aunt and uncle after her father dies. Lillian's aunt and uncle are wealthy landowners who treat her poorly and force her to work hard on their farm. Despite her difficult circumstances, Lillian remains determined to make a better life for herself.As the story progresses, Lillian meets a young man named Tom who works on her aunt and uncle's farm. The two fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the social and economic barriers that separate them. Lillian's aunt and uncle disapprove of the match and try to keep the couple apart.Throughout the book, Ellis explores themes of class, race, and gender, as well as the struggles of rural life in the early 20th century. The novel is notable for its vivid descriptions of the natural world and its portrayal of the complex relationships between family members and neighbors in a small, close-knit community.Overall, Stork's Nest is a poignant and insightful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era of American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Southern literature, rural life, or the social and cultural dynamics of the early 20th century.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.