Faith Gartney’s Girlhood

Faith Gartney�������s Girlhood is a novel written by Mrs. A. D. T. Whitney, first published in 1863. The story follows the life of Faith Gartney, a young woman from a wealthy family in New England. Faith is a thoughtful and introspective girl, who struggles with the expectations placed upon her by society and her family. She is torn between her desire to be true to herself and her duty to conform to the conventions of her time.The novel is divided into two parts, each of which covers a different period in Faith�������s life. In the first part, Faith is a young girl, growing up in a loving household with her parents and siblings. She is intelligent and curious, and she spends much of her time reading and learning. But as she gets older, she begins to feel the pressure to conform to the expectations of her family and society. She is expected to marry well and to uphold the family�������s social status.In the second part of the novel, Faith is a young woman, navigating the challenges of adulthood. She struggles with her feelings for a young man named Charlie, who is not from the same social class as her. She also grapples with the loss of her mother, and the changes that come with growing up and leaving home.Throughout the novel, Faith learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the importance of staying true to oneself. The book is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of identity, family, and society. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.