The Island Neighbors is a novel set in America during the late 19th century. It follows the lives of two families, the Mertons and the Carrolls, who live on an island off the coast of New England. The Mertons are a wealthy family who have lived on the island for generations, while the Carrolls are newcomers who have recently moved there in search of a better life.The novel explores the dynamics between the two families, as well as the larger social and economic issues of the time. It touches on themes such as class, race, gender, and the changing nature of American society.The protagonist of the novel is Ruth Merton, a young woman who is torn between her loyalty to her family and her desire to explore the wider world beyond the island. She finds herself drawn to the charismatic and ambitious John Carroll, who represents a different way of life and a different set of values.As the novel progresses, Ruth and John's relationship becomes increasingly complicated, and their families become embroiled in a bitter feud. The novel ultimately explores the question of what it means to be American, and how different people can coexist and thrive in a rapidly changing society.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.