Maude Baxter (1911)

By Chauncey C. Hotchkiss

Book Overview

Maude Baxter is a novel written by Chauncey Crafts Hotchkiss and published in 1911. The book tells the story of Maude Baxter, a young woman from a small town in New England who dreams of a better life. Maude is intelligent and ambitious, but she faces many obstacles in her quest for success. She is forced to leave school at a young age to help support her family, and she struggles to find meaningful work in a world that undervalues women. Despite these challenges, Maude is determined to make something of herself.The novel follows Maude as she navigates the ups and downs of life in early 20th century America. She works as a teacher, a saleswoman, and a factory worker, always striving to improve her situation. Along the way, she falls in love with a young man named Ralph, but their relationship is complicated by his family's disapproval and her own insecurities.Maude Baxter is a character-driven novel that explores themes of ambition, love, and social class. It offers a vivid portrait of life in small-town America at the turn of the century and provides insight into the challenges faced by women during this time period. Overall, it is a compelling and thought-provoking read that will resonate with readers who enjoy historical fiction and strong female protagonists.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: 1120001331
• ISBN13: 9781120001337
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 334 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"