Poverty Grass (1886)

Poverty Grass is a novel written by Lillie Chace Wyman and published in 1886. The story is set in a small New England town and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Thorne. Ruth is the daughter of a poor farmer and struggles to make ends meet. She dreams of leaving her small town and finding a better life for herself.Despite her poverty, Ruth is determined to succeed and works hard to improve her situation. She takes on odd jobs and eventually becomes a teacher. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a wealthy man named John Manning. However, their love is tested by societal expectations and the class divide between them.The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the pursuit of the American Dream. It also offers a glimpse into rural life in the late 19th century. Poverty Grass is a poignant and inspiring story of one woman's journey to overcome poverty and achieve her dreams.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.