Josiah Allen's Wife As A P.A. And P.I.; Samantha At The Centennial (1878)

Josiah Allen's Wife As A P.A. And P.I.; Samantha At The Centennial (1878)

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Josiah Allen's Wife As A P.A. And P.I.; Samantha At The Centennial (1878) is a novel written by Marietta Holley. The book follows the adventures of Samantha Allen, a housewife who becomes a physician's assistant and private investigator. Set during the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia, the story explores themes of women's empowerment, gender roles, and social justice. Samantha's intelligence and wit are on full display as she navigates the male-dominated world of medicine and solves mysteries. The book is a humorous and satirical commentary on Victorian society, and the author uses Samantha's character to challenge traditional gender norms and advocate for women's rights. Josiah Allen's Wife As A P.A. And P.I.; Samantha At The Centennial (1878) is an entertaining and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural issues of the time.Designed As A Bright And Shining Light, To Pierce The Fogs Of Error And Injustice That Surround Society And Josiah, And To Bring More Clearly To View The Path That Leads Straight On To Virtue And Happiness.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781163921548
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
Language: English
Number of pages: 586
Weight: 771g
Height: 152mm
Width: 229mm
Spine width: 30mm