Love's Progress (1840)

By Caroline Howard Gilman

Book Overview

Love's Progress is a novel written by Caroline Howard Gilman and published in 1840. The story follows the lives of two young women, Ellen and Gertrude, as they navigate the complexities of love and relationships in the early 19th century. Ellen, a gentle and kind-hearted woman, finds herself torn between two suitors - the wealthy and handsome George and the humble and hardworking John. Gertrude, on the other hand, is a proud and ambitious woman who is determined to marry for wealth and status, regardless of her feelings for her chosen husband. As the two women's lives intersect and their romantic journeys unfold, they must confront the challenges and sacrifices that come with pursuing love and happiness. Through their experiences, Love's Progress explores themes of societal expectations, gender roles, and the power of love to transform individuals and society.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: 1437077188
• ISBN13: 9781437077186
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 212 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"