Busy Moments of an Idle Woman (1854)

Busy Moments Of An Idle Woman is a novel written by Sue Petigru Bowen and published in 1854. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Mary Singleton who is bored with her idle life and wants to do something meaningful with her time. She decides to become a nurse and takes up a job at a hospital. The book explores the challenges she faces as a nurse and the relationships she forms with the patients and other staff members. Mary's character is shown to be independent and strong-willed, and she is determined to make a difference in the lives of those around her. The novel also touches upon themes of social class, gender roles, and the importance of education. Overall, Busy Moments Of An Idle Woman is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a glimpse into the life of a woman in the mid-19th century.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.