Miss Gilbert's Career

Miss Gilbert's Career: An American Story is a novel written by Josiah Gilbert Holland and published in 1897. The story follows the life of a young woman named Edith Gilbert, who is determined to make a name for herself in the world. Edith is intelligent, ambitious, and independent, and she sets out to pursue a career as a writer, despite the challenges and obstacles she faces.The novel is set in the late 19th century, a time when women were not encouraged to pursue careers outside of the home. Edith's decision to pursue a career as a writer is met with resistance from her family and society, but she remains steadfast in her determination to succeed.As Edith's career begins to take off, she faces a number of challenges, including financial difficulties, rejection from publishers, and criticism from her peers. However, she perseveres, and eventually achieves success as a writer.Miss Gilbert's Career is a story of determination, courage, and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is an inspiring tale of a young woman who defies societal norms and expectations to pursue her dreams and make a name for herself in the world.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.