The Wide, Wide World (1854)

The Wide, Wide World is a novel written by Elizabeth Wetherell and first published in 1854. The book tells the story of Ellen Montgomery, a young girl who is forced to leave her home in the countryside and move to the city with her mother. Ellen's father has gone away on business, and her mother is ill, so they must live with relatives in the city.Ellen struggles to adapt to her new surroundings, missing her father and the familiar comforts of home. She also faces challenges at school, where she is bullied by her classmates. Despite these difficulties, Ellen remains determined to make the best of her situation and find happiness.As Ellen grows up, she faces new challenges and experiences, including a difficult relationship with her aunt, a trip to Europe, and a potential romance with a young man named John. Throughout it all, Ellen remains steadfast in her faith and learns valuable lessons about love, forgiveness, and the importance of family.The Wide, Wide World was a popular novel in its time and is considered a classic of American literature. It is a heartwarming story of a young girl's journey to adulthood, filled with memorable characters and timeless themes.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.