The History of Emily and Her Mother

By Mary Martha Sherwood

Book Overview

The History of Emily and Her Mother is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published in 1829. The novel tells the story of a young girl named Emily and her mother, who are forced to leave their comfortable life in London and move to a small village in the countryside. The novel explores the challenges that Emily and her mother face as they adjust to their new life, including financial difficulties and social isolation.Throughout the novel, Emily learns important lessons about faith, perseverance, and the importance of family. She also develops a deep bond with her mother, as they navigate their new life together. The novel is written in a moralistic style, with Sherwood using the story to teach important lessons about Christian values and virtues.The History of Emily and Her Mother was a popular novel in its time, and it continues to be studied and analyzed by scholars today. It is considered an important example of 19th-century children's literature, and it provides valuable insights into the social and cultural context of the time period. Overall, the novel is a heartfelt and engaging story that offers readers a glimpse into the lives of two strong and resilient women.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: 1104914530
• ISBN13: 9781104914530
• Release Date: August 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"