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A Boston Girl's Ambitions

A Boston Girl's Ambitions

Townsend, Virginia F.

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ISBN10: 116379385X
ISBN13: 9781163793855
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 396
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Boston Girl's Ambitions is a novel written by Virginia F. Townsend. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith Dale who is born and raised in Boston in the late 19th century. Edith is a smart and ambitious girl who dreams of becoming a successful writer one day. However, her dreams are challenged by the societal norms of the time which dictate that a woman's place is in the home and not in the workforce.Despite the challenges she faces, Edith is determined to pursue her dreams and sets out to make a name for herself in the world of literature. Along the way, she faces many obstacles including rejection, sexism, and the disapproval of her family and friends. However, she perseveres and eventually achieves her goal of becoming a published author.The book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of ambition, perseverance, and the struggles faced by women in a male-dominated society. It provides a glimpse into the cultural and social norms of Boston in the late 19th century and the challenges faced by women who dared to defy them. Overall, A Boston Girl's Ambitions is an inspiring and thought-provoking read that will resonate with anyone who has ever had a dream and worked hard to achieve it.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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