Publisher's Synopsis
""A Daughter of the Pit"" is a novel written by Margaret Doyle Jackson and published in 1903. The story follows the life of a young woman named Mamie Stuart, who is born into poverty and raised in the slums of New York City. Despite her difficult upbringing, Mamie is determined to rise above her circumstances and make a better life for herself.As Mamie grows older, she becomes involved in the world of theater and begins to pursue a career as an actress. Along the way, she encounters a number of challenges and obstacles, including poverty, illness, and the disapproval of her family and society.Despite these challenges, Mamie perseveres and eventually achieves success as an actress. However, her success is not without its costs, and Mamie must navigate a series of moral and ethical dilemmas as she grapples with the consequences of her choices.""A Daughter of the Pit"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of poverty, ambition, and morality. It offers a vivid and realistic portrayal of life in the slums of New York City at the turn of the 20th century, as well as a nuanced examination of the complexities of human nature.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.
