Minnie's Mission: An Australian Temperance Tale (1869)

By Maud Jean Franc

Book Overview

Minnie's Mission: An Australian Temperance Tale is a novel written by Maud Jean Franc in 1869. The story is set in Australia and revolves around a young girl named Minnie, who is determined to spread the message of temperance and sobriety in her community. Minnie's father is a heavy drinker and her mother is sickly, which motivates Minnie to take action against alcoholism.The novel follows Minnie's journey as she tries to convince her father and other members of her community to give up drinking. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, but she remains steadfast in her mission. The story also touches upon themes such as poverty, classism, and the role of women in society.Minnie's Mission: An Australian Temperance Tale is considered to be an important piece of Australian literature, as it sheds light on the social issues of the time and provides a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people during the 19th century. The novel is written in a simple and accessible style, making it suitable for readers of all ages. Overall, this book is a compelling and thought-provoking read that is sure to resonate with anyone interested in social justice and the power of individual action.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: 1165486431
• ISBN13: 9781165486434
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 314 Pages
• Weight: 0.93 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"