Project Gutenberg 1997-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 141 Wiggin, Kate Douglas Smith 1856 1923 Riggs, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin Smith, Kate Douglas Riggs, George Christopher, Mrs. Wiggin, Samuel Bradley, Mrs. Rose o' the River Produced by Shanti Day and Roger Frank "Rose o' the River" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds along the scenic banks of the Saco River, focusing on the lives and relationships of its inhabitants. The main characters include Stephen Waterman, who is deeply connected to the river and its rugged beauty, and Rose Wiley, a charming young woman known for her vivacity and beauty, who captivates the local community. The opening of the novel introduces Stephen Waterman as he enjoys the tranquility of a sunrise by the river. His reverence for the Saco's ever-changing nature is juxtaposed with his burgeoning feelings for Rose Wiley, who is first seen hanging clothes on the riverbank. The narrative paints a picture of the idyllic rural setting while hinting at the complex relationships that will develop through the interactions of its characters. The dialogue hints at Stephen's adventurous spirit and the various dynamics of small-town life as he prepares to engage in river logging, while Rose's lively energy and charm are also established, suggesting a coming romance intertwined with the challenges of their work and community life. This beginning sets the stage for exploring themes of love, adventure, and the beauty of nature, making the novel an enticing read for fans of character-driven storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Love stories Log driving -- Maine -- Fiction PS Text Children's Literature Bestsellers, American, 1895-1923 Category: Romance Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 207784 2025-07-01T08:06:59.974036 text/html 213460 2006-07-16T12:06:34 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 432418 2025-07-01T08:07:05.947078 application/epub+zip 434309 2025-07-01T08:07:02.567018 application/epub+zip 147656 2025-07-01T08:07:01.444035 application/epub+zip 550076 2025-07-01T08:07:08.478047 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 525019 2025-07-01T08:07:05.244052 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 233251 2022-09-01T09:19:40.003007 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 178037 2023-10-01T07:39:00.998722 text/plain 16912 2025-07-01T08:07:08.600989 application/rdf+xml 12288 2025-07-01T08:07:01.945045 image/jpeg 3150 2025-07-01T08:07:01.699023 image/jpeg 457800 2025-07-01T08:07:00.015077 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia