Profit And Loss (1916)

Profit and Loss is a novel written by Amelia Edith Huddleston Barr and published in 1916. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the life of a young woman named Janet MacNeil. Janet is a Scottish immigrant who moves to America with her family in search of a better life. She is determined to succeed and works hard to establish herself in the business world.Janet's journey to success is not without its challenges. She faces discrimination and sexism in the male-dominated business world, and struggles to balance her personal and professional life. However, she perseveres and eventually becomes a successful businesswoman.The novel explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the pursuit of the American Dream. It also provides a glimpse into the culture and society of the time period.Overall, Profit and Loss is a compelling story of a woman's journey to success in a challenging and often hostile environment. It is a timeless tale of determination, perseverance, and the pursuit of one's 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.