The Carpenter's Daughter (1864)

The Carpenter's Daughter is a novel written by Susan Bogert Warner and first published in 1864. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Ruth Erskine, who is the daughter of a carpenter. Despite her humble background, Ruth is intelligent, kind-hearted, and hardworking. She dreams of becoming a successful writer and making a name for herself in the world.However, Ruth's plans are put on hold when her father falls ill and she is forced to take over his carpentry business to support her family. Despite the challenges she faces as a female carpenter in a male-dominated profession, Ruth perseveres and becomes successful in her own right.Along the way, Ruth also navigates the complexities of love and relationships. She is courted by two very different men - the wealthy and charming Mr. Walter, and the honest and hardworking Mr. Harrison. Ruth must choose between the two and decide what is truly important in life.The Carpenter's Daughter is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, love, and the power of hard work. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.