Driftwood

By Addie L Ballou and Addie Lucia Ballou

Book Overview

Driftwood is a novel written by Addie L. Ballou and published in 1899. The story follows the life of a young woman named Ruth, who is orphaned at a young age and left to fend for herself. She is taken in by a wealthy family, but soon realizes that she does not fit in with their world of privilege and luxury. Ruth is determined to make her own way in life and sets out on a journey of self-discovery. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters who help her to find her place in the world. The novel explores themes of identity, class, and the search for meaning in life. It is a poignant and moving story that captures the spirit of the late 19th century and offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a young woman trying to find her way in a changing world.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163941514
• ISBN13: 9781163941515
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 244 Pages
• Weight: 0.73 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"