Miss Gilbert's Career

Miss Gilbert's Career: An American Story is a novel written by Josiah Gilbert Holland and published in 1897. The book tells the story of a young woman named Edith Gilbert who, after the death of her father, sets out to make a name for herself in the world. Edith is a talented writer and she decides to pursue a career in journalism. She moves to New York City and begins working for a newspaper, where she quickly rises through the ranks and becomes a respected journalist. Along the way, she faces many challenges and obstacles, including sexism and discrimination, but she perseveres and eventually achieves great success. The novel also explores themes of love, family, and social class. Edith falls in love with a wealthy businessman named Robert Sterling, but their relationship is complicated by their different social backgrounds. Edith's family also plays a significant role in the story, as they struggle to come to terms with her decision to pursue a career instead of getting married and settling down. Overall, Miss Gilbert's Career: An American Story is a compelling and inspiring tale of a young woman who defies societal norms and follows her dreams. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.