Mary Ellis

Mary Ellis: Or The Runaway Match, And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Timothy Shay Arthur and published in 1850. The book includes the titular story, which follows the young and beautiful Mary Ellis as she runs away from home to marry the man she loves, despite her father's objections. The other tales in the collection explore themes of love, family, and morality, and feature a range of characters from different walks of life. Throughout the book, Arthur's writing is characterized by his moralistic tone and his emphasis on the importance of Christian values. Mary Ellis: Or The Runaway Match, And Other Tales is a classic work of 19th-century American literature that offers readers a glimpse into the social and cultural norms of the time.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.