Souls Of Passage (1901)

By Amelia E. Barr

Book Overview

Souls of Passage is a novel written by Amelia E. Barr and first published in 1901. The story revolves around the lives of two women, one American and one English, who meet and become friends while traveling on a ship from New York to Liverpool. The American woman, Ruth Leigh, is a widow who has recently lost her husband and is traveling to England to start a new life. The English woman, Lady Mary Elton, is a wealthy widow who is returning home after a long trip to America.As the two women get to know each other, they discover that they have much in common despite their different backgrounds. They both have experienced loss and are looking for a fresh start. However, their journey is not without its challenges. They face prejudice and discrimination from some of the other passengers on the ship, and they must also navigate their own personal struggles.Throughout the novel, Barr explores themes of friendship, loss, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. She also touches on issues of class and gender, highlighting the ways in which these factors can shape one's experiences and opportunities.Overall, Souls of Passage is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of two women at the turn of the 20th century. It is a story of resilience, hope, and the power of human connection.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: 1163980625
• ISBN13: 9781163980620
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 348 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"