The Wide, Wide World: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Wide, Wide World is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Warner, Susan (1819–1885).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Wide, Wide World" by Susan Warner is a novel published in 1850. When young Ellen Montgomery is separated from her dying mother and sent to live with a harsh aunt, she must find strength in faith and new friendships. Through trials with unkind relatives and heartbreaking losses, Ellen grows from a devastated child into a resilient young woman, guided by compassionate mentors who teach her to trust in God and endure life's hardships with grace.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Wide, Wide World
- Author credits: Warner, Susan (1819–1885)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Christian life -- Fiction
- Conduct of life -- Fiction
- Young women -- Fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
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