Ruth The Gleaner (1897)

Ruth The Gleaner is a novel written by May Field McKean and first published in 1897. The book tells the story of Ruth, a young woman who becomes a widow and decides to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, back to her homeland of Bethlehem. Ruth is a Moabite, a foreigner in a land where she is not welcome, but she is determined to help Naomi and make a new life for herself.Ruth's journey is one of perseverance and faith, as she faces many challenges and obstacles along the way. She meets Boaz, a wealthy landowner who takes notice of her hard work and kindness, and they eventually fall in love. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Ruth is a foreigner and Boaz must navigate the social and cultural expectations of their society.Throughout the book, Ruth's character is portrayed as kind, loyal, and selfless, and her story is often seen as a symbol of hope and redemption. The novel is based on the biblical story of Ruth and is a classic example of Christian literature, with themes of faith, love, and redemption woven throughout.Overall, Ruth The Gleaner is a timeless story of perseverance, love, and faith that has resonated with readers for over a century.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.