Espiritu Santo: A Novel (1899)

By Henrietta Dana Skinner and Henrietta Channing Dana Skinner

Book Overview

Espiritu Santo: A Novel is a literary work written by Henrietta Dana Skinner and published in 1899. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Isabel Latham, who is the daughter of a wealthy American family. Isabel is engaged to a man named Jack, but she is not sure if she loves him or if she is ready to settle down. Isabel's life takes an unexpected turn when she meets a mysterious man named Pedro, who is from the island of Espiritu Santo in the South Pacific. Pedro has come to America to seek help for his people, who are suffering from a deadly disease. Isabel is drawn to Pedro's passion and his desire to help his community, and she becomes involved in his cause. As Isabel spends more time with Pedro, she begins to question her own values and beliefs. She starts to see the world through a different lens and learns about the injustices that exist in society. Isabel's relationship with Jack is also tested as she struggles to choose between her duty to her family and her own desires. Espiritu Santo: A Novel is a story of love, adventure, and self-discovery. It explores themes of social justice, cultural differences, and the power of love to transcend boundaries. The novel is beautifully written and provides a vivid portrayal of life in the late 19th century. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.This Book Is In English.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: 1168446813
• ISBN13: 9781168446817
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 338 Pages
• Weight: 1.00 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"