To Have and To Hold Annotated edition by Mary Johnston Literature Fiction eBooks
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This was the #1 best-selling novel in the United States in 1900, made into movies several times in subsequent years. It is set in colonial North America, beginning in the year 1621. A new movie adapted from the book was filmed in 2011.
The dialog is Early Modern English, somewhat similar to Shakespeare's writings, not contemporary English but similar enough to be understood. The narration is almost modern English, easily understood.
An English soldier, Ralph Percy, turned Virginian explorer in Jamestown colony, buys a wife -- a girl named Jocelyn Leigh -- not knowing that she is the escaped ward of King James I, fleeing a forced marriage to Lord Carnal. Jocelyn has no love for Ralph at first; she even seems to abhor him and explains she only married to have refuge after she fled from England, under an assumed name. Lord Carnal, Jocelyn's husband-to-be, eventually comes to Jamestown to find his promised bride, not knowing that Ralph Percy and Jocelyn Leigh are already man and wife.
Lord Carnal attempts to kidnap Jocelyn several times and eventually follows Ralph, Jocelyn, and their two companions, as they escape from the King's orders to arrest Ralph and carry Jocelyn back to England.
To Have and To Hold Annotated edition by Mary Johnston Literature Fiction eBooks
Does anyone in the 21st century still write fiction at this level? The story line was over the top, but it was so much fun and the writing was so exquisite that any excesses must be forgiven. It is a long book, but I would happily read more. This is not a time period that I was interested in, but the author manages to make it fascinating. Now one of my top 10 all time favorite books.Product details
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To Have and To Hold Annotated edition by Mary Johnston Literature Fiction eBooks Reviews
My parents read this story to my brother and me when we were 6 & 8. It starts out slowly but gets really good, really fast. It has Indians, pirates, swordfights, one of the best (worst) villains ever (& his evil cohort), betrayal, sacrifice, true love and ventriloquism. We LOVED the story then and, as adults, came to appreciate it on new levels. Same goes for my son, now grown up, to whom I gave the same privilege of great story-telling as a kid. There's a 1947(?) movie based on the book but the book itself, of course, can tell more of the story with the very best illustrations - those from your own imagination.
A great read! Sometimes had to reread the text because it's written in Old English. But what a story. Thoroughly enjoyed it, couldn't put it down. Can understand why it was a best seller.
Novel based on story of 2 of my direct ancestors. Fascinating look at American 17th century life. The language is beautiful, descriptive, interesting; some words I had to occasionally check the definition because so unusual. Would recommend to anyone with a love of history, romance & learning.
To Have and To Hold is an adventure tale for all ages. My parents read it to my brother and me as a bedtime story when we were 8 and 10 (a bit exciting before sleep yet a good carrot - "settle down if you want to hear more tomorrow"). It has one of the most satisfying villains of all time (one you love to hate), comedy, adventure of all kinds, and - eventually - true romance. It has Indians, pirates, poison, swordfights, abuse of power, ventriloquism, daring escapes and, at the end of it, justice and true love triumph. A movie was made but of course they couldn't cram it all in.
Although the story has a slow start, it picks up speed in Chapter 2, when the hero discharges a gambling debt by traveling to Jamestown to pay the passage of one of 90 young women brought to the colony in 1619 by the Virginia Company of London to marry the colonists. The imported brides were supposed to encourage colonists to become husbands and found families, thereby becoming more likely to remain in Virginia and sustain the colony's growth (and consequent company profits). The book covers a very exciting period in American colonial history. The story is strong, funny, human, and interesting with unforgettable characters.
I found this book valuable mainly as an example of literary history. Published in 1900, it was a best seller. The story and characters are highly romanticized, and the descriptions are extremely wordy. It reflects attitudes of the late 19th century toward Native Americans and African Americans.
Initially I didn't think I could follow the archaic English used in the book. After a few chapters, the language was not an issue- though I did continue to look up definitions of unfamiliar words. The story is as exciting to read as when it was first published in 1899, It adds much to your historical understanding of Jamestown, Virginia in 1621 and 1622. The plot kept me reading every spare second I had. This is a VERY enjoyable classic.
bought as gift for my Grandaughter but but my daughter confiscated it when she found out that 1900 edition great book that I was encouraged to read by my mother that I didn’t want to read because it was girls book but couldn’t put down after I got started let just say mamma was very convincing when she needed to I followed suit and convinced my three kids to read it and now working on the Grands
Does anyone in the 21st century still write fiction at this level? The story line was over the top, but it was so much fun and the writing was so exquisite that any excesses must be forgiven. It is a long book, but I would happily read more. This is not a time period that I was interested in, but the author manages to make it fascinating. Now one of my top 10 all time favorite books.
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