A Pillar of Salt

By Jennette Lee

Book Overview

""A Pillar of Salt"" is a novel written by Jennette Lee and published in 1901. The story follows the life of a young woman named Hilda, who is raised in a strict and conservative religious community. Hilda's father is a minister who believes in the literal interpretation of the Bible and teaches his daughter to fear God and avoid sin at all costs.Despite her upbringing, Hilda is curious about the world and longs for adventure. When she meets a young man named Carl, she falls in love and begins to question the teachings of her father and the church. As she struggles to reconcile her love for Carl with her faith, Hilda must confront the harsh realities of life outside of her sheltered community.The novel explores themes of religion, love, and the search for identity. It also provides a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the early 20th century. ""A Pillar of Salt"" is a thought-provoking and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction and coming-of-age stories.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: 116454280X
• ISBN13: 9781164542803
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"