Project Gutenberg 2008-03-30 Public domain in the USA. 77 Robertson, Margaret M. (Margaret Murray) 1821 1897 Robertson, Margaret Murray Edwards, G. H. (George Henry) Edwards, George Henry Allison Bain; Or, By a Way She Knew Not Reading ease score: 87.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England "Allison Bain; Or, By a Way She Knew Not" by Margaret M. Robertson is a psychological novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around the life of Allison Bain, who is grappling with loss, obligation, and the harsh realities of her circumstances, particularly following the death of her father and the troubled fate of her brother. The narrative dives deep into themes of suffering, resilience, and societal expectations as Allison navigates a world tainted by sorrow and hardship. The opening of the novel introduces Mr. Hadden, Allison's minister, who is concerned for Allison on the day of her father's burial. Accompanied by his son Alexander, he is determined to visit the distraught Allison, reflecting on her struggles and the oppressive atmosphere of the community surrounding her. The dialogue reveals the troubled history of Allison’s marriage and her family's plight, particularly her brother's wrongful imprisonment and their mother’s illness, creating a palpable tension surrounding Allison's current challenges. As the minister expresses hope alongside his fears for Allison's future, readers are drawn into a world where personal pain intertwines with communal life, setting the stage for an exploration of redemption and the human condition. (This is an automatically generated summary.) en Canadian fiction PS Text Browsing: Culture/Civilization/Society Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction 755218 755210 2024-10-10T15:25:10.610592 2023-09-11T07:02:32.354911 text/html text/html 778944 2008-03-30T14:55:30 text/html 671852 2008-03-30T14:55:32 text/html application/zip 771807 2024-10-10T15:25:23.478547 application/epub+zip 784255 2024-10-10T15:25:15.203566 application/epub+zip 340526 2024-10-10T15:25:13.446604 application/epub+zip 1065985 2024-10-10T15:25:29.221514 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1054906 2024-10-10T15:25:22.349574 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 607571 2022-09-11T12:55:24.365330 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 726346 726321 2024-10-10T15:25:09.286833 2023-09-11T07:02:31.293909 text/plain; charset=us-ascii text/plain 726122 2008-03-30T14:55:30 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 261215 2008-03-30T14:55:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19640 2024-10-10T15:25:29.366495 application/rdf+xml 15929 2024-10-10T15:25:14.127607 image/jpeg 3718 2024-10-10T15:25:13.821572 image/jpeg 759530 2024-10-10T15:25:10.697635 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog