Miss Ellis's Mission (1886)

Miss Ellis's Mission is a novel written by Mary Prudence Wells Smith and published in 1886. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the journey of the titular character, Miss Ellis, as she embarks on a mission to improve the lives of the poor and disadvantaged in her community. Miss Ellis is a young and idealistic woman who is deeply committed to social justice and equality. She is determined to use her privilege and education to help those who are less fortunate than herself, and she sets out to establish a settlement house in a poor neighborhood in the city. Through her work at the settlement house, Miss Ellis encounters a wide range of characters, including immigrants, factory workers, and homeless children. She becomes deeply involved in their lives, working tirelessly to provide them with education, job training, and other forms of assistance. As Miss Ellis becomes more deeply involved in the community, she also faces a number of challenges and obstacles. She must navigate the complex social and political dynamics of the neighborhood, as well as confront her own biases and prejudices. She also becomes embroiled in a romantic entanglement with a wealthy businessman, which threatens to distract her from her mission. Overall, Miss Ellis's Mission is a powerful and inspiring tale of one woman's commitment to social justice and her efforts to make a difference in the lives of those around her. It is a timeless story 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.