Project Gutenberg 2004-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 116 Banks, Nancy Huston 1849 1934 Round Anvil Rock: A Romance Produced by Gene Smethers and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Round Anvil Rock: A Romance" by Nancy Huston Banks is a historical novel likely written in the early 20th century, reflecting on life in early 19th-century Kentucky. The book intertwines an exploration of romance against a rich backdrop of wilderness and social development, centering on the lives of young characters David and Ruth as they navigate their personal feelings and burgeoning identities amidst the complexities of their frontier lives. The opening of the novel introduces us to David, a sensitive and introspective boy, who experiences a deep emotional connection to the natural world around him, particularly as he listens to the smooth sounds of the river and the haunting notes of a boatman's horn. His relationship with Ruth, a vivacious girl who encourages him to be more proactive in life, reveals a tender dynamic filled with youthful romance and societal expectations. As the two share their thoughts about their benefactor, Philip Alston, and contemplate the intrigue of their origins and family ties, their interactions set the stage for a story that promises to explore themes of love, discovery, and the challenges faced by settlers in a developing America. The narrative then shifts to the ominous backdrop of their frontier setting, hinting at the struggles the characters will face as they confront both personal and external conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Historical fiction Love stories Kentucky -- Fiction Jackson, Andrew, 1767-1845 -- Fiction PS Text Category: Historical Novels Category: Romance Category: American Literature 534261 2025-08-05T07:36:54.834054 text/html 534186 534095 2024-11-05T09:12:24.270986 2023-10-05T09:09:12.905932 text/html text/html 281877 2025-08-05T07:37:02.840992 application/epub+zip 288374 2025-08-05T07:36:57.853028 application/epub+zip 273578 2025-08-05T07:36:56.641002 application/epub+zip 481051 2025-08-05T07:37:06.813952 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 450639 2025-08-05T07:37:02.069985 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447537 2022-09-05T12:59:31.235228 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 504077 2025-08-05T07:36:54.201017 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 484365 2024-10-28T18:39:33 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 17775 2025-08-05T07:37:06.949949 application/rdf+xml 11885 2025-08-05T07:36:57.173996 image/jpeg 3142 2025-08-05T07:36:56.922002 image/jpeg 280044 2025-08-05T07:36:54.878006 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