A Daughter Of Israel (1899)

A Daughter of Israel is a novel written by Rose Porter and published in 1899. The story revolves around a young Jewish girl named Rachel, who lives in a small village in Russia with her family. Rachel's father is a rabbi, and she is expected to follow in his footsteps and marry a man chosen by her family. However, Rachel has other plans. She dreams of a life beyond the confines of her village and wants to pursue her education.As Rachel grows older, she becomes more determined to break free from tradition and make her own path. She begins to study secretly with a local teacher, who encourages her to pursue her dreams. Rachel also falls in love with a young man named David, who shares her desire for a more modern way of life.Despite the challenges she faces, Rachel remains steadfast in her pursuit of education and love. She faces opposition from her family and community, who see her actions as a betrayal of their traditions. However, Rachel refuses to give up on her dreams and continues to fight for her independence.A Daughter of Israel is a powerful story of a young woman's struggle to break free from the expectations of her community and forge her own path in life. It is a poignant exploration of the tensions between tradition and modernity, and the courage it takes to stand up for one's beliefs.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.