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It was late in the afternoon of a November day. The sky had worn all day that pale leaden gray color, which is depressing even to the least sensitive of souls. Now, at sunset, a dull red tint was slowly stealing over the west; but the gray cloud was too thick for the sun to pierce,... Read Full Overview

Helen Maria Hunt Jackson, born Helen Fiske (October 15, 1830 - August 12, 1885), was an American poet and writer who became an activist on behalf of improved treatment of Native Americans by the U.S. government. She described the adverse effects of government actions in her history... Read Full Overview

Rediscover Helen Hunt Jackson's poignant novel, "Mercy Philbrick's Choice," a compelling work of 19th-century domestic fiction. Set against the backdrop of New England, this literary exploration delves into the life and choices of a female protagonist navigating the complexities... Read Full Overview

Rediscover Helen Hunt Jackson's poignant novel, "Mercy Philbrick's Choice," a compelling work of 19th-century domestic fiction. Set against the backdrop of New England, this literary exploration delves into the life and choices of a female protagonist navigating the complexities... Read Full Overview

Mercy Philbrick's Choice, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson and first published in 1876. The story is set in New England and follows the life of Mercy Philbrick, a young woman who is forced to choose between her love for a wealthy man and her loyalty to her impoverished... Read Full Overview

Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson, first published in 1876. The story is set in the late 1800s in New England and follows the life of Mercy Philbrick, a young woman who is torn between two men, her childhood friend and her new love interest. Mercy... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview