Project Gutenberg 2001-06-01 Public domain in the USA. 115 Deland, Margaret Wade Campbell 1857 1945 Campbell, Margaretta Wade The Way to Peace Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger "The Way to Peace" by Margaret Wade Campbell Deland is a novel set in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex dynamics of marriage, personal beliefs, and the search for peace through the lives of its characters, particularly focusing on Athalia Hall and her husband Lewis Hall. As they navigate their relationship amidst differing values and desires, themes of self-identity and community versus individuality come to the fore. The storyline follows Athalia's impulsive desire to visit a Shaker community after an encounter with their serene lifestyle. As she becomes entranced by their principles of communal living and peace, she contemplates leaving her husband to join them. Meanwhile, Lewis grapples with his allegiance to Athalia and the societal repercussions of her choices. The narrative poignantly illustrates the emotional struggles of both characters as they confront their faith, marital vows, and the evolving definitions of home and happiness. Ultimately, the novel examines the sacrifices made for personal beliefs and the intricate balance of love and freedom within the confines of duty. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 80.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Shakers -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 110483 2025-07-02T03:54:55.142245 text/html 112699 2021-01-27T13:42:30 text/html 112683 2025-07-02T03:55:00.069249 application/epub+zip 113145 2025-07-02T03:54:57.648255 application/epub+zip 94816 2025-07-02T03:54:56.626220 application/epub+zip 200438 2025-07-02T03:55:01.868206 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 190700 2025-07-02T03:54:59.464207 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 166477 2022-09-02T05:29:45.360662 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 93426 2025-07-02T03:54:54.859271 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 93380 2016-11-04T11:37:58 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 91135 2009-01-10T13:54:26 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20239 2025-07-02T03:55:01.996227 application/rdf+xml 10740 2025-07-02T03:54:57.107260 image/jpeg 2747 2025-07-02T03:54:56.866217 image/jpeg 35872 2016-11-04T11:39:36 application/octet-stream application/zip 38178 2021-01-27T13:42:30 application/octet-stream application/zip 35586 2009-01-10T13:55:12 application/octet-stream application/zip 110825 2025-07-02T03:54:55.152236 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