Katharine Ashton V1 (1854)

By Elizabeth Missing Sewell

Book Overview

Katharine Ashton V1 is a novel written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell and published in 1854. The story revolves around the life of the protagonist, Katharine Ashton, who is a young woman struggling to find her place in the world. Katharine is from a wealthy family but feels unfulfilled and unsatisfied with her privileged life. She longs for something more meaningful and decides to dedicate herself to charitable work. As Katharine becomes more involved in helping others, she meets a variety of people from different walks of life, including the poor and the sick. Through her experiences, she learns about the harsh realities of life for those less fortunate than herself. Along the way, Katharine also faces personal challenges, including a romantic interest who does not share her passion for philanthropy.The novel explores themes of social justice, morality, and the role of women in society during the Victorian era. Sewell's writing style is characterized by its moralistic tone and emphasis on Christian values. The book is the first volume of a two-part series, with the second volume continuing Katharine's story. Overall, Katharine Ashton V1 is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of 19th-century England.In Two Volumes.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: 054873612X
• ISBN13: 9780548736128
• Release Date: November 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"