Ada And Gerty: Or Hand In Hand Heavenward (1878)

By Louisa M. Gray

Book Overview

""Ada and Gerty: Or Hand in Hand Heavenward"" is a novel written by Louisa M. Gray and first published in 1878. The story follows the lives of two young girls, Ada and Gerty, who come from very different backgrounds but become close friends. Ada is the daughter of a wealthy businessman, while Gerty is the daughter of a poor farmer. Despite their differences, the two girls share a strong faith and a desire to live a good and virtuous life.As they grow up, Ada and Gerty face a number of challenges and obstacles, including illness, financial difficulties, and the pressures of society. However, they remain steadfast in their faith and support each other through thick and thin. Along the way, they meet a number of other characters who also struggle with their own challenges and temptations.Throughout the novel, Gray explores themes of faith, friendship, and the importance of living a moral and virtuous life. She also provides a glimpse into Victorian society and the expectations placed on women during this time period. Overall, ""Ada and Gerty: Or Hand in Hand Heavenward"" is a heartwarming and uplifting story of two young women who overcome adversity through their unwavering faith and friendship.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: 1164559052
• ISBN13: 9781164559054
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"