""Not In Vain: A Story"" is a novel written by Mary E. Palgrave and published in 1884. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Edith, who is orphaned at a young age and grows up in poverty. Despite the challenges she faces, Edith is determined to make something of herself and becomes a successful teacher.The novel explores themes of perseverance, determination, and the power of education. It also touches on social issues such as poverty and the lack of opportunities for women in the 19th century.Throughout the book, Edith faces numerous obstacles, including financial struggles, societal expectations, and personal setbacks. However, she never gives up on her dreams and works tirelessly to achieve her goals.""Not In Vain"" is a heartwarming and inspiring story that encourages readers to never give up on their dreams and to always strive for success, no matter the obstacles they may face.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.