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Nelly Bracken: A Tale Of Forty Years Ago (1854)

Nelly Bracken: A Tale Of Forty Years Ago (1854)

Ketchum, Annie Chambers

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ISBN10: 1167009207
ISBN13: 9781167009204
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 378
Weight: 1.11
Height: 0.78 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Nelly Bracken: A Tale Of Forty Years Ago is a novel written by Annie Chambers Ketchum and published in 1854. The story is set in the early 19th century and follows the life of Nelly Bracken, a young woman who is forced to leave her home in New York City and move to a small town in upstate New York. Nelly's father has lost his fortune and they are forced to sell their home and move to a small cottage in the country. Nelly is unhappy with the move and struggles to adjust to her new life. However, she soon finds solace in the natural beauty of the countryside and the kindness of her new neighbors. Nelly also falls in love with a young man named Edward, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that he is engaged to another woman. As Nelly tries to come to terms with her feelings, she must also deal with the challenges of living in a small town, including gossip, social expectations, and the limitations placed on women at the time. Throughout the novel, Ketchum explores themes of love, loss, and the challenges of adapting to new circumstances. Nelly's journey is a poignant reminder of the struggles that women faced in the 19th century and the resilience that they displayed in the face of adversity. Overall, Nelly Bracken: A Tale Of Forty Years Ago is a beautifully written novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into life in early 19th century America. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or women's literature.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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