Ellen Leslie: Or The Reward Of Self-Control

By McIntosh Maria J (Maria Jane) and Maria J. McIntosh

Book Overview

Ellen Leslie: Or The Reward Of Self-Control is a novel written by Maria J. McIntosh. It tells the story of Ellen Leslie, a young girl who is orphaned and sent to live with her wealthy aunt and uncle. Ellen struggles to fit in with her new family, who are cold and unloving towards her. Despite this, Ellen is determined to be kind and patient, and she eventually wins over her aunt and uncle with her good nature and self-control.As Ellen grows up, she faces many challenges and temptations, including the advances of a charming but untrustworthy suitor. However, Ellen remains steadfast in her commitment to be virtuous and true to herself, and in the end, she is rewarded for her self-control with a happy and fulfilling life.The novel is a moral tale that emphasizes the importance of self-control and virtue in achieving success and happiness. It also explores themes of family, love, and the power of kindness. Written in the 19th century, the book provides a glimpse into the social norms and values of the time. Overall, Ellen Leslie: Or The Reward Of Self-Control is a classic tale of perseverance and morality that continues to resonate with readers today.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: 1163708348
• ISBN13: 9781163708347
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"