A Fire Was Lighted

""A Fire Was Lighted: The Life Of Rose Hawthorne Lathrop"" is a biography written by Theodore Maynard that explores the life of Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, the daughter of renowned author Nathaniel Hawthorne. The book delves into Rose's life, including her childhood, marriage, and her eventual decision to become a nun and establish a religious order dedicated to caring for terminally ill cancer patients. Maynard provides a detailed and engaging account of Rose's life, drawing on a variety of sources including personal letters and diaries. The book offers readers an insightful look into the life of a remarkable woman who dedicated her life to serving others, and sheds light on the important work of the religious order she founded. Overall, ""A Fire Was Lighted"" is a compelling and informative read that will appeal to anyone interested in the life of Rose Hawthorne Lathrop, as well as those interested in the history of religious orders and the care of the terminally ill.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.