| Author |
Leslie, Emma, 1838-1909 |
| Title |
Brave Bessie Westland : A story of Quaker persecution
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| Original Publication |
London: Religious Tract Society, 1893.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 66.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Summary |
"Brave Bessie Westland: A Story of Quaker Persecution" by Emma Leslie is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the era of Quaker persecution in England, focusing on the trials faced by the Westland family, where the main character, Bessie Westland, is left to care for her younger sisters after their parents are taken away due to their beliefs. The book delves into themes of faith, resilience, and the moral duties of individuals in the face of societal injustice. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a harrowing scene where Bessie and her sisters, hiding in a cellar, hear the chaos as a mob destroys their home in search of their Quaker parents. Bessie strives to keep her sisters calm, reassuring them that help will come. Following their mother’s arrest, Bessie learns about the support network of their Quaker community, and plans are put in place to care for the children. The narrative highlights Bessie’s bravery and determination, setting the tone for a poignant tale of struggle and kinship amidst oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Historical fiction
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| Subject |
Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Quakers -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71477 |
| Release Date |
Aug 24, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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