A Daughter Of Israel (1899)

By Rose Porter

Book Overview

A Daughter of Israel is a novel written by Rose Porter and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young Jewish woman named Rachel, who is living in New York City. Rachel's family is struggling to make ends meet, and she is forced to work in a sweatshop to help support them. Despite the hardships she faces, Rachel remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself and her family.As the story progresses, Rachel meets and falls in love with a young man named David, who is also Jewish. However, their relationship is threatened by the anti-Semitic attitudes of some of the people around them. Rachel's faith is also tested when she is confronted with the realities of poverty and discrimination.Throughout the novel, Porter explores themes of identity, faith, and the struggle for social justice. She also portrays the vibrant culture and traditions of the Jewish community in New York City during this time period. A Daughter of Israel is a poignant and insightful look at the experiences of Jewish immigrants in America at the turn of the century.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166455521
• ISBN13: 9781166455521
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 218 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"