The Fortunes Of Rachel (1884) - Edward Everett Hale - Bog

The Fortunes of Rachel is a novel written by American author Edward Everett Hale and first published in 1884. The story revolves around the titular character, Rachel, a young woman who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant in Boston. Rachel is intelligent, independent, and determined to make her own way in the world, despite the limitations placed on women in the late 19th century.The novel follows Rachel's journey as she navigates the challenges of love, family, and society. She falls in love with a young man named Philip, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that he is from a different social class. Rachel's father disapproves of the match and tries to keep them apart, but Rachel is determined to follow her heart.As Rachel struggles to find her place in the world, she encounters a series of challenges and setbacks. She faces financial difficulties, social ostracism, and personal tragedy, but she never loses her spirit or her determination to succeed. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters, including a group of suffragettes who inspire her to fight for women's rights.The Fortunes of Rachel is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, ambition, and social justice. It offers a vivid portrait of life in 19th-century America and a powerful message about the importance of following one's dreams and standing up for what is right.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.