A Humble Enterprise (1896)

A Humble Enterprise is a novel written by Ada Cambridge in 1896. The story is set in the small Australian town of Wandin Valley, where the main character, Janet, lives with her father and sister. Janet is a talented artist who dreams of making a name for herself in the art world, but her father disapproves of her ambitions and wants her to marry a wealthy man instead. Despite her father's objections, Janet continues to paint and eventually meets a young man named Paul, who shares her passion for art. They fall in love and decide to start a business together, selling their paintings and other artistic creations. However, they face many challenges along the way, including financial difficulties and opposition from the conservative townspeople. As Janet and Paul work to build their business and prove their worth as artists, they also navigate their relationship and the expectations of their families and society. The novel explores themes of love, ambition, creativity, and the struggle for independence in a society that values tradition and conformity. Overall, A Humble Enterprise is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of artists in late 19th-century Australia, and the challenges they faced in pursuing their dreams.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.