Mercy Philbrick's Choice (1876)

Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a novel written by Helen Hunt Jackson, first published in 1876. The story is set in the late 1800s in New England and follows the life of Mercy Philbrick, a young woman who is torn between two men, her childhood friend and her new love interest. Mercy is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own choices in life, even if it means going against the norms of society. She is also deeply committed to helping those in need, particularly the Native Americans who are being mistreated by the government and settlers. As Mercy struggles to decide between her two suitors, she also becomes embroiled in the fight for Native American rights, putting her own safety and reputation at risk. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and social justice, and offers a glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of the time. Overall, Mercy Philbrick's Choice is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that delves into complex issues of identity, morality, and the power of personal choice.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.