Seed Time And Reaping: A Tale is a novel written by Helen Paterson and published in 1877. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Mary, who lives in a small farming community in rural America. Mary is a hardworking and determined young girl who dreams of becoming a successful farmer like her father. However, her dreams are shattered when her father dies, leaving her and her mother with a large debt and no means of support.Determined...