Figs and Thistles: A Romance of the Western Reserve
Albion Winegar Tourgée
Paperback
(Forgotten Books, July 18, 2012)
Lizzi-E Harper :D aughter of Jeduthon Harper of Fairbank, the betrothed, and afterward wife, of Markham Churr. A character which the author has vainly endeavored to keep in the background. 5C urtis Field :A laborer in the employ of Deacon A ndrus; afterwards a farmer and man of influence on the Pymatuning, and at all times a fast friend of Markham. A fig. 6B oAZ WooDLEY: A ttorney-at-law; Colonel and Chief of Military Railway Transportation; President of the Bank of A ychitula, and of the T. C. Railway Co.; the friend, patron, and foe of Markham Churr. One of the thistles. 7T homas Horton :C ashier of the Bank of A ychitula; servant and friend of Boaz Woodley. 8F rank Horton :S on of Thomas Horton; who has many adventures which are nof related herein. A nother thistle. 9A my Levis :D aughter of Anson Levis, blacksmith of the village of A ychitula. A pretty fig. lo Rev. F. Worthington :A minister, whose early life is somewhat obscure. A fig. II Basil Woodson: A clerk, whose latter days are somewhat clouded. Decidedly a thistle. 12 Albert Morey :M anufacturer, of Rexville. A rough nugget. 13 The Dominie: Pastor of the church in Lanesville; a genuine Christian. 14 Friend Peter Wrenn :A Quaker who has notions, and lends money on good security. 15 Lawyer Latham: One who deserved far mora than he ever received.(Typographical errors above are due to OCR software and don't occur in the book.)About the Publisher Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.Forgotten Books' Classic Reprint Series utilizes the latest technology to regenerate facsimiles of historically important writings. Careful attention has been made to accurately preserve the original format of each page whilst digitally enhancing the aged text.