The History Of A Merchant's Widow: And Her Young Family (1839)
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ISBN10: 1120033721
ISBN13: 9781120033727
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 26 2009
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120033727
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 26 2009
Pages: 186
Weight: 0.56
Height: 0.40 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The History of a Merchant's Widow: And Her Young Family is a novel written by Barbara Hofland and published in 1839. The story revolves around the life of a young widow named Mrs. Wilson, who is left with three children and a struggling business after her husband's death. The book follows her journey as she tries to overcome the challenges of being a single mother and a business owner in a male-dominated society. Throughout the novel, Mrs. Wilson faces various obstacles, including financial difficulties, social stigma, and the pressure to remarry. Despite these challenges, she remains determined to provide for her family and give her children a good life. The book also explores the themes of love, family, and perseverance, as Mrs. Wilson learns to navigate her new life and find happiness amidst the struggles.Overall, The History of a Merchant's Widow: And Her Young Family is a heartwarming and inspiring story of a woman's strength and resilience in the face of adversity. It offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the 19th century and their struggles to survive and thrive in a society that often marginalized them.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.
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