Lewis Rand is a historical novel written by Mary Johnston, first published in 1908. The story is set in the United States during the early 19th century and revolves around the character of Lewis Rand, a young lawyer from Virginia. Rand is ambitious and determined to climb the social ladder, but he soon discovers that success comes at a high cost. He becomes involved in political intrigue and corruption, and his personal life is also complicated by his love for a woman who is already engaged to another man.As Rand becomes more deeply involved in the political machinations of his time, he must confront the moral dilemmas of his actions and the consequences they have on those around him. He struggles to balance his ambition with his conscience, and his choices ultimately lead to tragedy.Johnston's novel explores themes of power, corruption, and morality, and provides a vivid portrayal of American society during a time of great change. The characters are complex and well-drawn, and the plot is full of twists and turns that keep the reader engaged until the very end. Overall, Lewis Rand is a gripping and thought-provoking read that offers insight into the complexities of human nature and the challenges of navigating a rapidly changing world.1908. Johnston, an American novelist, wrote books that combine romance with history. She is chiefly remembered for To Have and to Hold, a story of colonial Virginia, and its successor, Audrey. Lewis Rand begins: The tobacco-roller and his son pitched their camp beneath a gum tree upon the edge of the wood. It was October, and the gum was the color of blood. Behind it rolled the autumn forest; before it stretched a level of broom-sedge, bright ochre in the light of the setting sun. The road ran across this golden plain, and disappeared in a league-deep wood of pine. From an invisible clearing came a cawing of crows. The sky was cloudless, and the evening wind had not begun to blow. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.