In Old St. Stephen's (1892) - Jeanie Drake - Bog

In Old St. Stephen's is a historical novel written by Jeanie Drake and first published in 1892. The story is set in the early 1800s in the small town of St. Stephen's, located in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. The main character is a young woman named Mary Morrison, who is the daughter of a prominent local family.Mary is intelligent and independent, but her life is limited by the expectations of her gender and social class. She dreams of a more fulfilling life, but is unsure how to achieve it. When she meets a charming young lawyer named John A. Macdonald, she is drawn to him and his ideas about politics and social change.As Mary and John become more involved in the political life of St. Stephen's, they find themselves at odds with the conservative views of the town's elite. They struggle to make their voices heard and to bring about meaningful change, but face opposition at every turn.In Old St. Stephen's is a compelling story of love, politics, and social change in early Canada. It offers a vivid portrait of life in a small town during a time of great social and political upheaval, and explores the challenges faced by those who dared to challenge the status quo.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.