Publisher's Synopsis
Dawn is a novel written by Eleanor H. Porter, first published in 1918. The story follows the life of Judith Dawn, a young woman who has grown up in a wealthy family but is dissatisfied with her sheltered life. When her father dies, Judith is left alone and decides to leave her privileged life behind to seek adventure and independence.She travels to a small town where she takes on a job as a teacher and becomes involved in the lives of the townspeople. Judith quickly learns that life outside of her sheltered upbringing is not always easy, and she faces challenges and obstacles along the way.Throughout the novel, Judith learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of community. She discovers that true happiness comes from helping others and being a part of something bigger than herself.Dawn is a heartwarming and inspiring novel that explores themes of self-discovery, personal growth, and the power of human connection. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.1919. Porter, American novelist and creator of the Pollyanna series of books that generated a popular phenomenon. Dawn, another of her best-selling works begins: It was on his fourteenth birthday that Keith Burton discovered the Great Terror, though he did not know it by that name until some days afterward. He knew only, to his surprise and distress, that the Treasure Island given to him by his father for a birthday present, was printed in type so blurred and poor that he could scarcely read it. He said nothing of course. In fact he shut the book very hastily, with a quick, sidewise look, lest his father should see and notice the imperfection of his gift. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.