Release date is 2008-01-10

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"Mary Ware's Promised Land" by Annie F. Johnston is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book follows the spirited character Mary Ware, a determined young woman seeking adventure and her own path in life amidst familial expectations. As Mary embarks on a journey of self-discovery and exploration, the story unveils her aspirations, relationships, and the challenges she faces in pursuit of her dreams. The opening of the novel captures a moment of transition as Mary and her family travel by train back to their home in Lone-Rock, highlighting her optimistic disposition and yearning for new experiences. Mary's lively interactions aboard the train with her friends and family reveal her adventurous spirit, while her aspirations of finding a job and living independently hint at a push against traditional gender roles. Through her conversations with her mother and brothers, we see Mary's internal struggle between familial loyalty and her desire for independence, setting the stage for her quest for identity and purpose in a world brimming with possibilities and uncertainties. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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