Publisher's Synopsis
What The World Made Them is a historical novel written by Virginia Wales Johnson and published in 1871. The book tells the story of two young women, Edith and Marion, who grow up in vastly different circumstances but are brought together by their shared love of learning and desire for adventure. Edith is the daughter of a wealthy plantation owner in the American South, while Marion is the daughter of a poor Irish immigrant in New York City.As the girls mature, they both face challenges and obstacles that threaten to derail their dreams. Edith struggles with the expectations placed upon her as a young woman of privilege, while Marion must navigate the harsh realities of life in the tenements of New York. Despite these challenges, the girls remain steadfast in their pursuit of knowledge and self-discovery.Throughout the book, Johnson explores themes of race, class, and gender, as well as the power of education to transform lives. The novel is set against the backdrop of the Civil War and Reconstruction era, providing a vivid and compelling portrayal of a pivotal moment in American history.Overall, What The World Made Them is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a window into the lives of two remarkable young women and the world that shaped them. It is a timeless story of perseverance, resilience, and the enduring power of friendship.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.
