Publisher's Synopsis
Half Loaves is a novel written by Margaret Culkin Banning and first published in 1921. The story revolves around the protagonist, Mary Hastings, a young woman from a wealthy family who lives a life of privilege and luxury. However, Mary is not content with her life and feels unfulfilled. She yearns for something more meaningful and decides to leave her comfortable life behind to pursue her dreams.Mary moves to New York City and starts working as a nurse in a hospital. She soon realizes that life in the city is not as glamorous as she had imagined, and she struggles to adapt to her new surroundings. However, Mary is determined to make a difference in the world and continues to work tirelessly to help those in need.As Mary becomes more involved in her work, she meets a variety of interesting characters, including a doctor named John, who becomes her love interest. Together, they work to improve the lives of the less fortunate in the city.Throughout the novel, Banning explores themes of social class, wealth, and the importance of giving back to society. Half Loaves is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy stories about personal growth and social justice.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.
