Born to Be a Lady: A Novel (1874)

Born To Be A Lady is a novel written by Katherine Henderson and published in 1874. The story revolves around the life of a young woman named Edith, who is born into a wealthy and privileged family. Despite her privileged upbringing, Edith is determined to make a difference in the world and pursues a career in nursing. Along the way, she faces numerous challenges and obstacles, including societal expectations of women and the disapproval of her family. Despite these challenges, Edith remains steadfast in her pursuit of her dreams and ultimately finds success and fulfillment in her chosen profession. The novel explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the pursuit of one's passions, and offers a compelling portrait of a strong and independent woman in a time when such qualities were not always valued or celebrated. Overall, Born To Be A Lady is a thought-provoking and inspiring read that will appeal to anyone interested in women's history and the struggle for equality.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.