Alice Tracy: Or Faint, Yet Pursuing (1868)

By Sophronia Currier

Book Overview

Alice Tracy: Or Faint, Yet Pursuing is a novel written by Sophronia Currier and published in 1868. The story follows the life of Alice Tracy, a young woman who faces numerous challenges and setbacks throughout her life but remains steadfast in her faith and determination to overcome them. Alice is born into a wealthy family but loses her father at a young age, leaving her mother to struggle to maintain their lifestyle. Alice's mother eventually remarries, but her new husband is abusive and cruel to Alice. Despite these hardships, Alice remains devoted to her faith and finds solace in her relationship with God. As she grows older, Alice faces additional challenges, including financial struggles, illness, and romantic disappointment. However, she continues to persevere, relying on her faith and the support of her family and friends. Along the way, Alice learns valuable lessons about forgiveness, perseverance, and the power of faith. Through Alice's story, Currier explores themes of faith, perseverance, and the importance of family and community in overcoming adversity. The novel offers a glimpse into the challenges faced by women in the 19th century and the ways in which they relied on their faith and personal strength to overcome them. Overall, Alice Tracy: Or Faint, Yet Pursuing is a compelling and inspiring story of resilience and faith 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: 1120142385
• ISBN13: 9781120142382
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 302 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"