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Unleavened Bread, by Robert Grant, is a compelling social novel that critiques the changing landscape of American society in the early 20th century. The story follows the ambitious and self-centered Selma White, a woman determined to rise above her modest beginnings. Selma’s relentless pursuit of social status, wealth, and power leads her through a series of marriages and manipulations, reflecting the era's growing materialism and social ambitions. Grant’s narrative is both sharp and satirical, providing a critique of the societal values of his time. Unleavened Bread is not only a story of one woman’s rise and fall but also a commentary on the broader cultural and moral shifts occurring in America. The novel explores themes of ambition, morality, and the consequences of a life driven solely by personal gain and social standing. Unleavened Bread is celebrated for its insightful social commentary and its exploration of human nature. Robert Grant’s deft storytelling and keen observations of society’s flaws make this novel a timeless reflection on the pursuit of the American Dream. Readers are drawn to Unleavened Bread for its thought-provoking narrative and its exploration of the cost of ambition. This book is a must-read for those interested in social fiction and the moral questions of success and fulfillment. Owning a copy of Unleavened Bread is like holding a mirror to the complexities of human desires and the consequences of a life lived without deeper purpose.

This book is the first volume of Thoroton's History of Nottinghamshire. Dr. Robert Thoroton (4 October 1623 - c. 21 November 1678) was an English antiquary, mainly remembered for his county history, The Antiquities of Nottinghamshire (1677). In 1667 Thoroton, aided by a band of helpers, began to work upon his great county history, The Antiquities of Nottinghamshire. This was published in London in 1677; it was dedicated to the eminent antiquarian William Dugdale and was illustrated by engravings by W. Hollar. It was Dugdale who had urged Thoroton to complete the work of history begun by Thoroton's father-in-law.