Emeric Cruce (1899) is a novel written by Thomas Willing Balch. The book follows the story of Emeric Cruce, a young man who is forced to leave his home in France and move to America due to political unrest. Emeric is a talented artist, but struggles to find his place in the new country. He falls in love with a young woman named Belle, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Belle is already engaged to another man. Emeric also becomes involved in the political and social issues of the time, including labor strikes and the fight for women's suffrage. As he navigates his new life in America, Emeric must confront his own identity and the challenges of living in a new country. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and social justice, and provides a glimpse into the political and cultural landscape of the late 19th century.This Book Is In English.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.