The Girl From Arizona (1913)

The Girl From Arizona is a novel written by Nina Rhoades and published in 1913. The story follows the life of a young woman named Nellie Grayson who is born and raised in Arizona during the late 19th century. Nellie is a spirited and independent young woman who dreams of leaving her small town and exploring the world beyond.When Nellie's father dies, she is left to care for her mother and younger siblings. To make ends meet, she takes a job as a teacher in a nearby town. There, she meets a young man named Jack, who is also a teacher. Nellie and Jack fall in love, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that Jack is engaged to another woman.As Nellie struggles to navigate her feelings for Jack, she also faces challenges from the people around her who do not understand her desire for independence and adventure. Despite these obstacles, Nellie remains determined to follow her dreams and make a life for herself on her own terms.The Girl From Arizona is a story of love, loss, and the pursuit of happiness. It explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the challenges faced by women in the early 20th century. Through Nellie's journey, readers are invited to reflect on their own desires and aspirations, and to consider the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of adversity.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.