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Self-Raised is a novel by Emma Dorothy Eliza Nevitte Southworth, first published in 1876. The story follows the life of a young woman named Rosamond Vivian, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to fend for herself in a world that is often cruel and unforgiving. Despite facing numerous challenges and setbacks, Rosamond is determined to succeed and make a life for herself.Over the course of the novel, Rosamond rises from poverty to become a successful businesswoman, thanks to her intelligence, hard work, and determination. Along the way, she encounters a number of colorful characters, including a handsome and wealthy suitor, a conniving villain, and a kind-hearted benefactor.Self-Raised is a classic rags-to-riches story that explores themes of perseverance, self-reliance, and the power of the human spirit. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today, more than a century after its initial publication.Ishmael approached it from behind and walked around to the front. He opened the little wooden gate of the front yard and saw seated in the front door, enjoying that early autumn morning, a stalwart old man, whose well-marked features and high forehead were set in a rim of hair and beard as white as snow. A most respectable and venerable-looking form, indeed, though the raiment that clothed it was old and patched. But Ishmael had to look again before he could recognize in this reverend personage the Professor of Odd Jobs.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.
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