In Sunshine Land (1895)

In Sunshine Land is a novel written by Edith M. Thomas and published in 1895. The story takes place in a small town in the South where the protagonist, a young woman named Dora, lives with her family. Dora is a bright and ambitious girl who dreams of leaving her small town and pursuing a career in the city. However, her plans are interrupted when her father falls ill and can no longer work. Dora must take on the responsibility of supporting her family, which leads her to take a job as a teacher in a nearby town. As Dora navigates her new job and the challenges of supporting her family, she meets a young man named Jack who is also a teacher. The two quickly become friends and eventually fall in love. However, their relationship is threatened by Jack's past and the disapproval of Dora's family. Throughout the novel, Thomas explores themes of ambition, love, and the challenges faced by women in the late 19th century. The novel is also notable for its depiction of Southern life and culture during this time period.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.