Jessie: Or Trying To Be Somebody (1859)

By Walter Aimwell

Book Overview

""Jessie: Or Trying To Be Somebody"" is a novel written by Aimwell, Walter and published in 1859. The story follows the life of Jessie, a young woman who is determined to rise above her humble beginnings and become someone of importance. Jessie's journey takes her through various trials and tribulations, including poverty, illness, and social injustice. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters who both help and hinder her progress, including a wealthy benefactor, a conniving rival, and a kind-hearted mentor. Through her struggles, Jessie learns valuable lessons about perseverance, self-reliance, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The novel is a classic example of 19th-century American literature, exploring themes of social mobility, identity, and the American Dream.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: 1167000234
• ISBN13: 9781167000232
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 330 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"