A Hard-Won Victory (1888)

A Hard-Won Victory is a historical fiction novel written by Grace Denio Litchfield and first published in 1888. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the life of a young woman named Ruth Gilbert. Ruth is a strong-willed and determined character who is forced to leave her home in the South and travel to the North to escape the war. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and discrimination. Despite these difficulties, Ruth perseveres and eventually becomes a successful businesswoman in the North. The novel explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity. It also provides a unique perspective on the Civil War, as seen through the eyes of a Southern woman who is forced to confront the realities of the conflict. A Hard-Won Victory is a timeless story of courage and triumph in the face of adversity, and it continues to be a popular work of historical fiction 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.