Publisher's Synopsis
Lost But Found: Or The Jewish Home is a novel written by Aunt Hattie and published in 1866. The story revolves around a young Jewish girl named Esther, who is orphaned and left to fend for herself in the world. She is taken in by a kind Christian family who raise her as their own, but as she grows older, she begins to feel a sense of loss and longing for her Jewish heritage. Esther eventually meets a young Jewish man named Isaac, who helps her reconnect with her roots and introduces her to the Jewish community. She learns about the customs and traditions of Judaism, and begins to feel a sense of belonging that she never experienced before. However, Esther's new-found happiness is threatened when her Christian family discovers her involvement with the Jewish community. They disapprove of her choices and demand that she choose between them and her Jewish identity. Esther must make a difficult decision that will have lasting consequences for her future. Lost But Found: Or The Jewish Home is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery, family, and the importance of cultural heritage. It explores themes of identity, belonging, and the challenges of navigating different cultural and religious worlds. Aunt Hattie's novel provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of 19th-century Jewish life and the struggles faced by those who sought to balance their Jewish identity with the pressures of assimilation.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.