Antonin Rousset / S. W. Powell / SWPowell
The Forest Waters The Farm is a novel written by Antonin Rousset and originally published in 1886. The story takes place in rural France and follows the lives of two families, the Dervilles and the Brissards, who are brought together through a shared love of hunting and the countryside. The Dervilles are a wealthy family who own a large estate and are known for their love of hunting. The patriarch of the family, Count Derville, is a skilled hunter who spends most of his time in the forest. His daughter, Claire, is a beautiful and headstrong young woman who is determined to marry for love, rather than for social status.The Brissards, on the other hand, are a poor family who live on a small farm. The family is headed by the hardworking and honest Jean Brissard, who is struggling to make ends meet. His son, Pierre, is a talented hunter who dreams of one day becoming a professional gamekeeper.As the two families become more intertwined, they begin to face a series of challenges and conflicts. Count Derville becomes increasingly obsessed with hunting, putting himself and others in danger. Claire falls in love with Pierre, causing tension between the families. And Jean Brissard is accused of poaching, threatening his livelihood and reputation.The Forest Waters The Farm is a richly detailed and atmospheric novel that explores themes of love, class, and the relationship between humans and nature. It is a classic example of French literature from the late 19th century and remains a popular read for those interested in the genre.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.
