Jewel A Chapter In Her Life

""Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life"" is a novel written by Clara Louise Burnham, first published in 1903. The story revolves around a young girl named Jewel, who is an orphan living with her grandfather in a small New England town. Jewel is a bright, curious, and imaginative child who loves to read and learn. However, her grandfather is a stern and strict man who does not understand or appreciate her interests.Jewel's life changes when she meets a kind and wealthy woman named Mrs. Forbes, who takes an interest in her and offers to pay for her education. Jewel is thrilled at the opportunity to attend school and learn more about the world. However, she soon discovers that the other students at the school are cruel and unkind to her because of her humble background.Despite the challenges she faces, Jewel perseveres and continues to pursue her education. She also begins to develop a close relationship with Mrs. Forbes, who becomes a mentor and friend to her. Through her experiences, Jewel learns important lessons about resilience, kindness, and the power of education.Overall, ""Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life"" is a heartwarming and inspiring story about a young girl's journey to overcome adversity and pursue her dreams. It explores themes of education, social class, and the importance of compassion and empathy in our relationships with others.1903. With illustrations by Maude and Genvieve Cowles. Burnham is the author of many works of fiction. Her book, The Opened Shutters, is among one of her most successful novels that espouse the teachings of Christian Science. Jewel begins: Now you polish up those buckles real good, won't you, �������Zekiel? I will say for Fanshaw, you could most see your face in the harness always. The young fellow addressed rubbed away at the nickel plating good humoredly, although he had heard enough exhortations in the last twenty-four hours to chafe somewhat the spirit of youth. His mother, a large, heavy woman, stood over him, her face full of care. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.