Jessie: Or Trying To Be Somebody (1859)
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ISBN10: 1120722349
ISBN13: 9781120722348
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120722348
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 330
Weight: 0.97
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jessie: Or Trying To Be Somebody is a novel written by Aimwell (pseudonym for Walter Aimwell) and published in 1859. The novel follows the story of Jessie, a young girl who is determined to make something of herself despite her humble beginnings. Jessie is raised by her widowed mother in a small village, and her mother works hard to provide for her family. However, Jessie dreams of a better life and sets her sights on becoming a teacher. The novel explores the challenges and obstacles that Jessie faces on her journey to becoming a teacher. She struggles with poverty, discrimination, and the expectations of society. Despite these challenges, Jessie remains determined and resilient, and she ultimately achieves her goal. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters who both help and hinder her progress, including a wealthy benefactor, a jealous rival, and a kind-hearted mentor. Through Jessie's story, Aimwell explores themes of social mobility, gender roles, and the importance of education. The novel also offers a glimpse into life in rural America during the mid-19th century. Overall, Jessie: Or Trying To Be Somebody is a compelling and inspiring tale of perseverance and self-determination.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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