The History of Myself and My Friend, Vol. 1 of 4 (Classic Reprint): A Novel: A Novel (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Anne Plumptre

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1330991613 ISBN 13: 9781330991619

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

A steadfast woman fights to secure her children's future in a world that tests every choice
In this historical novel, Eleanor faces ruin when her husband’s illness and death upend the family’s security. She must weigh present needs against the long road to stability, learning to navigate money, work, and the duties of motherhood with courage and judgment. The story follows her from moments of worry and misfortune to decisive steps that shape the lives of her children.

Across a tightly drawn portrait of family and community, the text explores resilience, responsibility, and the power of practical intellect. It builds a vibrant world of early business and social expectation, where a widow’s plans must contend with lenders, employers, and the expectations of those who look to her for guidance.

• Follow Eleanor as she confronts financial insecurity and the need to provide an education and future for her children.


• Watch how she weighs employment options and negotiates with a merchant who could change their fortunes.


• See how family ties, kinship, and community support shape her choices and her resolve.


• Experience period detail that brings a particular era’s social and economic pressures to life.

Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction centered on strong, resourceful women and the everyday challenges they transform into lasting impact.

About this title

Product Description

Excerpt from The History of Myself and My Friend, Vol. 1 of 4: A Novel Write your own History and that of your Friend! - Why, who knows or cares about either you or your Friend? - Courteous reader, I do not think it very polite to tell a man to his face, that nobody knows or cares about him, and if I were not very peaceable-minded, it might bring thee into rather an awkward predicament. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330991613
• ISBN 13: 9781330991619
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 320