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Hills of Han: A Romantic Incident is a novel written by Samuel Merwin and originally published in 1920. The story is set in the fictional town of Han, located in the hills of Kentucky. The plot revolves around the love story of two young people, Jack and Ruth, who come from different social backgrounds. Jack is a poor farmer's son, while Ruth is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Despite the social divide, they fall deeply in love with each other.Their love is tested when Ruth's father disapproves of their relationship and tries to keep them apart. He offers Jack a job in his factory,…mehr

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Hills of Han: A Romantic Incident is a novel written by Samuel Merwin and originally published in 1920. The story is set in the fictional town of Han, located in the hills of Kentucky. The plot revolves around the love story of two young people, Jack and Ruth, who come from different social backgrounds. Jack is a poor farmer's son, while Ruth is the daughter of a wealthy businessman. Despite the social divide, they fall deeply in love with each other.Their love is tested when Ruth's father disapproves of their relationship and tries to keep them apart. He offers Jack a job in his factory, hoping to lure him away from Ruth. However, Jack refuses the offer and chooses to stay true to his love for Ruth. The couple faces many challenges, but they remain committed to each other and their love grows stronger.The novel explores themes of love, class differences, and family values. It portrays the struggles and obstacles faced by young couples in a society where social status plays a significant role. The author's vivid descriptions of the Kentucky hills and the town of Han add to the charm of the story. Hills of Han: A Romantic Incident is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers with its beautiful storytelling and heartfelt romance.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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Samuel Merwin was an American dramatist and author. Merwin was born on October 6, 1874, in Evanston, Illinois, to Ella B. and Orlando H. Merwin. His father was the postmaster in Evanston. Merwin and Edna Earl Fleshiem got married in 1901. The marriage had two sons, Samuel Kimball Merwin, Jr. and Banister Merwin, as well as an adoptive son named John Merwin. After graduating from Northwestern University, he served as Success magazine's associate editor and later editor from 1905 to 1911. In 1907, the magazine sent him to China to examine the opium trade. He died of a stroke while dining at The Player's Club in Manhattan on October 17, 1936.