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Mary Wilson: A Tale Of New England (1848)

Mary Wilson: A Tale Of New England (1848)

Waite, Charles

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesNortheastRegional: New England

ISBN10: 1166583740
ISBN13: 9781166583743
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 158
Weight: 0.48
Height: 0.34 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mary Wilson: A Tale Of New England is a novel written by Charles Waite and first published in 1848. The story is set in New England during the 18th century and follows the life of the titular character, Mary Wilson. Mary is a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her wealthy aunt and uncle. Despite her privileged upbringing, Mary is kind and compassionate, and she forms close relationships with the people around her, including her cousin, James, and a poor, but honest farmer named John.As Mary grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in her community. She becomes involved in the abolitionist movement and works to help enslaved people escape to freedom. Her activism puts her at odds with her uncle, who is a prominent slave owner and a staunch defender of the status quo.Throughout the novel, Mary faces numerous challenges and setbacks, but she remains steadfast in her commitment to justice and equality. She eventually finds love and happiness with John, who shares her values and supports her in her activism.Mary Wilson: A Tale Of New England is a compelling historical novel that explores themes of social justice, morality, and the power of love and compassion. It offers a vivid portrait of life in colonial America and sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of those who fought for freedom and equality.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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