The Wide, Wide World (1854)

""The Wide, Wide World"" is a novel by Elizabeth Wetherell, first published in 1854. The story follows the life of Ellen Montgomery, a young girl who is sent to live with her wealthy aunt in the countryside after her mother falls ill. Ellen struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and the strict rules of her aunt's household. She finds solace in her friendship with Alice Humphreys, a kind and gentle girl who becomes her closest companion. As Ellen grows up, she faces many challenges and hardships, including the death of her mother and the betrayal of a trusted friend. Throughout it all, she remains determined to stay true to herself and her beliefs. ""The Wide, Wide World"" is a classic coming-of-age story that explores themes of family, friendship, faith, and perseverance.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.