
GORDON KEITH - BY - THOMAS NELSON PAGE
WITH ILLUSTRATIONS BY - GEORGE WRIGHT - Published May, 1903
ILLUSTRATIONS
GORDON KEITH - CHAPTER I - INTRODUCTORY - GORDON KEITH'S PATRIMONY
CHAPTER II - GENERAL KEITH BECOMES AN OVERSEER
CHAPTER III - THE ENGINEER AND THE SQUIRE
CHAPTER IV - TWO YOUNG MEN
CHAPTER V - THE RIDGE COLLEGE
CHAPTER VI - ALICE YORKE
CHAPTER VII - MRS. YORKE FINDS A GENTLEMAN
In a world where the old Southern gentility still clings to the rolling hills of a plantation called Elphinstone, a young Gordon Keith inherits more than a name. His father, General McDowell Keith, lives like a relic of a bygone era—quiet, commanding, and steeped in traditions that shape every corner of the estate. The narrative paints vivid scenes of white‑pillared verandas, bustling servants’ quarters, and the vast woods that frame the Keith horizon, immersing listeners in a richly described landscape that feels both grand and intimate.
Amid this genteel backdrop, Gordon finds his life unsettled by sudden, brusque confrontations and the restless stirrings of a changing South. A fierce exchange on a dusty road hints at hidden tensions, while memories of his father's steadfast rule clash with the restless ambitions of the new generation. As Gordon navigates love, duty, and the looming shadows of war, listeners are drawn into a tale where family honor and personal desire vie for dominance, promising both romance and an evocative glimpse of a world on the brink of transformation.
Language
en
Duration
~16 hours (949K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-11-17
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1853–1922
Best known for stories that helped shape popular ideas of the Old South, this Virginia writer also moved through public life as a lawyer and diplomat. His work was widely read in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and still offers a revealing window into the culture and myths of its era.
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