Publisher's Synopsis
""Rachel Stanwood: A Story Of The Middle Of The Nineteenth Century"" is a novel written by Lucy Gibbons Morse. The story takes place in the mid-1800s and follows the life of Rachel Stanwood, a young woman from a wealthy family in New England. Rachel's life is filled with societal expectations and restrictions, but she yearns for something more. She becomes involved in the abolitionist movement and falls in love with a man who shares her beliefs. However, their relationship is threatened by the disapproval of Rachel's family and society. The novel explores themes of love, social class, and the fight for equality during a time of great change in American history. Morse's writing style is descriptive and captures the essence of the time period, making the reader feel as though they are a part of Rachel's world. Overall, ""Rachel Stanwood"" is a compelling historical fiction novel that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of women during the mid-19th century.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.