Gertrude (1852)

by Elizabeth Missing Sewell

Book Overview

Gertrude is a novel written by Elizabeth Missing Sewell and published in 1852. The story follows the life of the eponymous character, Gertrude, from childhood to adulthood. Gertrude is the daughter of a wealthy merchant and is raised in a strict, religious household. She is taught to be obedient and submissive, but also to value education and intellectual pursuits. As she grows older, Gertrude becomes increasingly interested in women's rights and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164657364
• ISBN13: 9781164657361
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 504 Pages
• Weight: 1.47 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"