St. Philips (1871)
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St. Philips (1871) is a historical fiction novel written by Miriam Coles Harris. The story is set in the mid-19th century in Birmingham, England, and follows the lives of the residents of St. Philips, a poor and overcrowded district in the city. The main character is a young woman named Dora, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the countryside and move to St. Philips with her father after he loses his fortune.As Dora struggles to adjust to her new life, she meets a group of kind-hearted people who are dedicated to improving the lives of the poor in St. Philips. Among them are a youn...
St. Philips (1871) is a historical fiction novel written by Miriam Coles Harris. The story is set in the mid-19th century in Birmingham, England, and follows the lives of the residents of St. Philips, a poor and overcrowded district in the city. The main character is a young woman named Dora, who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the countryside and move to St. Philips with her father after he loses his fortune.As Dora struggles to adjust to her new life, she meets a group of kind-hearted people who are dedicated to improving the lives of the poor in St. Philips. Among them are a young doctor named Edward, who is determined to eradicate the diseases that are rampant in the district, and a wealthy philanthropist named Mr. Elgood, who is committed to providing education and employment opportunities for the residents.As Dora becomes more involved in the community, she begins to see the world in a new light and realizes the importance of social justice and compassion. However, her newfound ideals are challenged when she falls in love with Edward, who is already engaged to a wealthy woman from a higher social class.St. Philips is a powerful and moving novel that explores themes of poverty, social inequality, and the struggle for justice and equality. Through its vivid characters and compelling storyline, it offers a poignant and insightful glimpse into the lives of the working-class people of Birmingham during the Victorian era.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.
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