Jennett Cragg, The Quakeress: A Story Of The Plague (1877) - Hardcover

by Maria Wright (Author)

Jennett Cragg, The Quakeress: A Story Of The Plague (1877) is a historical fiction novel written by Maria Wright. The story is set in the 17th century during the time of the Great Plague that ravaged London. The main character, Jennett Cragg, is a Quaker woman who becomes a nurse to help care for the sick and dying during the epidemic. Jennett is a strong and compassionate woman who puts her own life at risk to help others. She faces many challenges and obstacles, including discrimination and persecution for her religious beliefs, as well as the danger of contracting the deadly disease herself. The novel provides a vivid and detailed portrayal of life during the plague, including the fear and panic that swept through the city, the efforts of medical professionals to contain the disease, and the heroic actions of ordinary people who risked their lives to help others. Overall, Jennett Cragg, The Quakeress: A Story Of The Plague is a compelling and inspiring story of courage, compassion, and resilience in the face of adversity. It offers readers a glimpse into a dark and difficult time in history, while also highlighting the power of human kindness and compassion.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.