Sherburne Cousins (1894)

Sherburne Cousins is a novel written by Amanda Minnie Douglas and published in 1894. The story follows the lives of two cousins, Marion and Amy Sherburne, who are raised in very different environments. Marion grows up in a wealthy family while Amy is raised by her working-class parents. Despite their differences, the two girls are close and maintain a strong bond throughout their lives.As they grow older, Marion and Amy face various challenges and hardships. Marion struggles to find her place in society and deal with the pressures of her privileged upbringing. Amy, on the other hand, faces financial difficulties and the disapproval of her family when she falls in love with a man from a different social class.Throughout the novel, the two cousins navigate their way through their respective challenges and learn to rely on each other for support. The story is a poignant exploration of class differences and the bonds of family, as well as a reflection on the changing social landscape of the late 19th century.Overall, Sherburne Cousins is a beautifully written and engaging novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the social norms and expectations of the time. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction or the social history of the United States.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.