Mary Wilson: A Tale of New England (1848)

Mary Wilson: A Tale of New England is a novel written by Charles Waite and published in 1848. The story is set in the early 19th century in a small town in New England and revolves around the life of the titular character, Mary Wilson. Mary is a young woman who is orphaned at a young age and is taken in by her uncle, a wealthy landowner.As Mary grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic disparities in her town, particularly the mistreatment of the poor and working-class people by the wealthy landowners. Mary becomes a champion of the underprivileged and works tirelessly to improve their lives, even when it means going against her own family.The novel explores themes of social justice, class struggle, and the role of women in society. It also delves into the complexities of family relationships and the challenges of staying true to one's values in the face of opposition.Overall, Mary Wilson: A Tale of New England is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into the social and cultural landscape of early 19th century New England.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.