The Stingy Receiver (1917)

The Stingy Receiver is a novel written by Eleanor Hallowell Abbott and published in 1917. The story revolves around the character of John Everett, a wealthy businessman who is known for his stinginess and lack of generosity towards others. Despite his wealth, John is unwilling to part with his money and is often seen as a miserly figure by those around him.However, John's life takes a turn when he meets a young woman named Ruth, who challenges his beliefs and values. Ruth is a selfless and generous person who teaches John the importance of kindness and compassion towards others. As John begins to change his ways, he realizes that his stinginess has caused him to miss out on many meaningful relationships and experiences in life.Throughout the novel, Abbott explores themes of generosity, selfishness, and the importance of human connection. The Stingy Receiver is a heartwarming story that encourages readers to reflect on their own values and the impact they have on those around them.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.