Rich And Humble Or The Mission Of Bertha Grant - Optic, Oliver
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""Rich and Humble or The Mission of Bertha Grant: A Story for Young People"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1863. The book follows the story of Bertha Grant, a young girl who comes from a wealthy family but is humble and kind-hearted. Bertha's father is a successful businessman who wants his daughter to marry someone from a wealthy family, but Bertha has other plans. She wants to use her wealth and influence to help others and make a positive impact on the world. Bertha's mission takes her on a journey to help those in need, including the poor and sick. Along the way, she…mehr

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""Rich and Humble or The Mission of Bertha Grant: A Story for Young People"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1863. The book follows the story of Bertha Grant, a young girl who comes from a wealthy family but is humble and kind-hearted. Bertha's father is a successful businessman who wants his daughter to marry someone from a wealthy family, but Bertha has other plans. She wants to use her wealth and influence to help others and make a positive impact on the world. Bertha's mission takes her on a journey to help those in need, including the poor and sick. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, some of whom are also wealthy but lack Bertha's compassion and generosity. The book explores themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility, as well as the importance of kindness and empathy.Overall, ""Rich and Humble or The Mission of Bertha Grant"" is a heartwarming and inspiring story that teaches young readers about the value of using their resources to help others and make a difference in the world.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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William Taylor Adams, better known by his pseudonym Oliver Optic, was an American author, educator, and politician. Born on July 30, 1822, in Medway, Massachusetts, Adams made significant contributions to children's literature, particularly with his popular series of novels under the pen name Oliver Optic. His works, including All Aboard (1855) and The Casket of Diamonds (1892), often focused on themes of adventure, moral lessons, and the development of character, making them popular among young readers during the 19th century. In addition to his writing career, Adams was an active member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, serving from 1869 to 1870. His background in education and his interest in promoting moral and intellectual development in young people influenced much of his writing, which emphasized discipline, perseverance, and the importance of education. Adams continued to write prolifically throughout his life, contributing works such as Shamrock and Thistle and Our Standard-Bearer that explored themes of loyalty and patriotism. He passed away on March 27, 1897.