Alice Thorne: Or A Sister's Work (1885)

By Hodder and Stoughton

Book Overview

""Alice Thorne: Or A Sister's Work"" is a novel published by Hodder and Stoughton in 1885. The story revolves around the titular character, Alice Thorne, a young woman who dedicates her life to serving others. Alice is a nurse and a devout Christian who believes that her work is a calling from God. She spends her days caring for the sick and the poor, often at great personal sacrifice. The novel explores themes of selflessness, faith, and the role of women in society. It portrays Alice as a model of Christian virtue, whose dedication to helping others inspires those around her. The book also touches on issues of poverty and social inequality, highlighting the struggles faced by the less fortunate in Victorian England. Overall, ""Alice Thorne: Or A Sister's Work"" is a heartwarming tale of compassion and service, set against the backdrop of a changing society. It is a testament to the power of faith and the importance of caring for others, even in the face of adversity.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: 1166455270
• ISBN13: 9781166455279
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"