Towhead: The Story Of A Girl (1883)

By Sally Pratt McLean and Sarah Pratt McLean Greene

Book Overview

Towhead: The Story of a Girl is a novel written by Sally Pratt McLean and originally published in 1883. The story follows the life of a young girl named Towhead, who is born into poverty in rural America. Despite her difficult upbringing, Towhead is a resilient and determined character who is determined to make a better life for herself.The novel is set against the backdrop of the American Civil War and the Reconstruction era that followed. As Towhead grows up, she experiences the challenges of living in a society that is deeply divided by race and class. She learns to navigate these challenges through her own strength and the help of the people around her.Throughout the novel, Towhead confronts a range of issues, including poverty, racism, and sexism. Despite these obstacles, she remains determined to create a better life for herself and her family. The novel is a powerful exploration of the human spirit and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.Towhead: The Story of a Girl is a classic novel that continues to resonate with readers today. It is a powerful reminder of the importance of perseverance, determination, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.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: 1163905100
• ISBN13: 9781163905104
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 308 Pages
• Weight: 0.91 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"