Mabel or the Bitter Root: A Tale of the Times of James the First - Softcover

Guernsey, Lucy Ellen

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1935626035 ISBN 13: 9781935626039

Publisher: Curiosmith, 2010

Synopsis

The witch hunt days of King James I are the setting of this historical fiction story. In the year 1625, Mabel was fifteen years old and head girl of the school of Stantoun-Corbet. A new schoolmate came and aroused her ego unintentionally. Mabel was a good person but had a bitter root of envy, and eventually turned to find forgiveness in Christ. This book is part of the Children of Stantoun-Corbet Series or Tales of English Children, from the Reign of Queen Mary to that of Queen Anne. This edition has 3 illustrations.

About this title

About the Author

Lucy Ellen Guernsey (1826-1899) was born in Pittsford, New York. Her sister Clara F. Guernsey, was also a writer, whom she lived with many years. Many of her stories have a beneficial moral message and were published by the American Sunday-School Union. She wrote over 60 stories and books, including the popular "Irish Amy."

Edition details

• Publisher: Curiosmith
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935626035
• ISBN 13: 9781935626039
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 132