The Wide, Wide World

The Wide, Wide World is a novel written by Elizabeth Wetherell. It was first published in 1850 and has since become a classic of American literature. The story is about a young girl named Ellen Montgomery who is raised in a loving home in the countryside of New England. However, her life takes a tragic turn when her mother dies and her father is forced to leave home for business purposes. Ellen is sent to live with her cold and distant Aunt Fortune in a city far away from her home. Ellen struggles to adapt to her new life and feels lonely and isolated. However, she finds solace in her Christian faith and her love for nature. She also befriends a young boy named John who helps her through her struggles. As Ellen grows older, she faces new challenges and heartbreaks, but she remains steadfast in her faith and her love for those around her. The Wide, Wide World is a touching and inspiring story of resilience, faith, and perseverance. It explores themes of family, friendship, love, and loss, and offers a glimpse into 19th-century American life. The book is known for its sentimental style and its portrayal of the virtues of Christian piety, making it a popular choice among religious readers.And away they went. Ellen drew two or three sighs at first, but she could not help brightening up soon. It was early--not sunrise; the cool freshness of the air was enough to give one new life and spirit; the sky was fair and bright; and Mr. Van Brunt marched along at a quick pace. Enlivened by the exercise, Ellen speedily forgot every thing disagreeable; and her little head was filled with pleasant things. She watched where the silver light in the east foretold the sun's coming.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.