Left To Ourselves: Or John Headley's Promise (1884)

By Catharine Shaw

Book Overview

Left To Ourselves: Or John Headley�������s Promise is a novel written by Catharine Shaw and originally published in 1884. The story follows the life of John Headley, a young man who is left to fend for himself after the death of his parents. With no family or friends to turn to, John must find a way to survive on his own.As he struggles to make a living, John meets a woman named Mary, who becomes his friend and confidant. Together, they navigate the challenges of life in a small town, facing poverty, illness, and social isolation. Despite the hardships they face, John makes a promise to Mary that he will always be there for her, no matter what.As the years pass, John and Mary�������s friendship deepens into a romance, but their happiness is threatened by outside forces. John must confront his past and make difficult choices to protect the woman he loves.Left To Ourselves: Or John Headley�������s Promise is a poignant and moving story of friendship, love, and resilience in the face of adversity. It offers a vivid portrayal of life in rural America in the late 19th century and explores timeless themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the power of human connection.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: 1166592650
• ISBN13: 9781166592653
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"