Doctor Warrick's Daughters. A Novel

By Rebecca Harding Davis

Book Overview

Doctor Warrick�������s Daughters is a novel written by Rebecca Harding Davis. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around the lives of two sisters, Fanny and Julia Warrick, who are the daughters of a prominent physician, Dr. Warrick. The sisters are very different from each other in terms of personality and aspirations. Fanny is the elder sister who is practical, responsible, and dutiful, while Julia is the younger sister who is impulsive, adventurous, and rebellious. The novel explores the challenges faced by the Warrick family as they navigate their way through the social and cultural norms of their time. The story is set in the backdrop of the American Civil War and the abolitionist movement. The Warrick family is deeply affected by these events, and their lives are forever changed by the political and social upheavals of the time.The novel is a poignant portrayal of the struggles faced by women in the mid-19th century. It highlights the limited opportunities available to women, and the societal pressures that they faced. The story also explores themes of love, loss, and redemption, as the Warrick family learns to cope with the challenges of their time.Overall, Doctor Warrick�������s Daughters is a beautifully written novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of women in the mid-19th century. It is a story of love, sacrifice, and resilience, and is sure to captivate readers with its rich and evocative storytelling.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: 116371867X
• ISBN13: 9781163718674
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 340 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"