Excerpt from Stray Steps
This story is not fiction. Each character is real and the author could mention every name if so inclined. They are widely scattered over a radius of observation. No other person will be able to identify all of them. Every reader will note traits and characteristics which sug gest certain individuals. Possibly these impressions will be correct; more likely not. The verification can not be affirmed, as personal disclosure is not the purpose of the author. The secret knowledge is safe in his keeping.
The aim of this book is uplift. The youth of the country are traveling entirely at too fast a pace. Few respectable young women and young men fully real ize the seriousness of the chances they are taking. The lure of pleasure and gratification encourages them in the venture of Stray Steps. We hope to show the worse than folly of such errors. It is best not to fall into the traps of impropriety. If the mistake has been made, a courage most commendable may enable a fine, promising daughter or son to correct the wrong and save the most valuable of earthly possessions reputation.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the lives of the Adamson family, a quintessential American family living in the quiet village of The Glen at the turn of the 20th century. Through the author's keen observations, we are introduced to the contrasting lives of the two Adamson brothers ΓΆβ β Addison, the grounded, local newspaper editor, and Orson, the ambitious, successful lawyer living in the bustling city. The book explores the themes of family, societal expectations, and the complexities of navigating life's choices, particularly during a period of significant change in American society. We witness the allure of city life versus the comforts of rural living, the pressure to live up to expectations, and the consequences of diverging paths. The author poignantly examines the challenges faced by young people as they seek to forge their own identities amidst family traditions and evolving social norms, ultimately providing a timeless commentary on the universal struggles of ambition, love, and finding one's place in the world. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781527632103_0
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Condition: New. KlappentextrnrnExcerpt from Stray StepsThis story is not fiction. Each character is real and the author could mention every name if so inclined. They are widely scattered over a radius of observation. No other person will be able to iden. Seller Inventory # 2149074608
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