The Broken Balsam: Or The Story Of A Wreck (1880)

By Ennis May

Book Overview

The Broken Balsam is a novel written by Ennis May and published in 1880. The story follows the life of a young woman named Bessie, who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant. Bessie is engaged to a man named Arthur, but her father disapproves of the match and forbids the marriage.One day, Bessie and Arthur are on a ship that is wrecked during a storm. Bessie is the only survivor and is washed up on a deserted island. She is eventually rescued by a passing ship, but her experiences on the island have changed her forever.The novel explores themes of love, loss, and survival, and is set against the backdrop of the Victorian era. It also touches on issues of class and social status, as Bessie's father's disapproval of her engagement to Arthur is based on his belief that Arthur is not of the same social standing as his daughter.Overall, The Broken Balsam is a gripping tale of adventure and romance, with a strong female protagonist who must overcome adversity to find happiness. It is a classic example of Victorian literature and is sure to captivate readers with its vivid descriptions and compelling plot.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: 1166305473
• ISBN13: 9781166305475
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 250 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"