Cast Adrift

Cast Adrift

Mary Emma Martin

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
Materia
Biografía: general
ISBN:
9781120269447
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Cast Adrift: The Story of a Waif is a novel written by Mary Emma Martin and originally published in 1878. The story follows the life of a young girl named Edna Earle, who is left orphaned and alone after her father dies at sea. Edna is taken in by a kind family, but her life takes a turn for the worse when she is accused of stealing and forced to leave.Edna becomes a ''waif'', wandering the streets and struggling to survive. She meets a kind-hearted woman who takes her in and helps her to get an education. Edna grows up to become a successful businesswoman, but she never forgets her past and the struggles she faced as a waif.The novel explores themes of poverty, class, and perseverance, as well as the importance of kindness and compassion. It is a heartwarming and inspiring story that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.

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