The Finding Of The Gentian (1895) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120879790 : 1120879795 : 29 Jan 2010 : The Finding of the Gentian is a novel written by Alice Wellington Rollins and published in 1895. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth, who lives in a small New England town. Ruth is a gentle and kind-hearted person who is deeply connected to nature and the beauty of the world around her.As the story unfolds, Ruth becomes enamored with the gentian flower, a rare and beautiful plant that grows in the nearby mountains. She becomes obsessed with finding the flower and sets out on a journey to discover its secrets. Along the way, she encounters a variety of characters, including an eccentric old botanist, a handsome young man, and a group of mountain dwellers who are suspicious of outsiders.As Ruth delves deeper into her quest for the gentian, she begins to uncover secrets about her own past and the history of her town. She also learns important lessons about love, friends