The Holmes, Mary Jane 1825-1907 creator text utu 2023 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Cameron Pride; or, Purified by Suffering" by Mary Jane Holmes is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around Katy Lennox, a young woman returning home to her uncle's rural farm after spending time away at a seminary. As she reunites with her family, the narrative hints at her charm, naivety, and the contrasting worlds she encounters, particularly her budding interest in the wealthy and sophisticated Wilford Cameron. The opening portion of the novel introduces us to Uncle Ephraim Barlow, a traditional man with deep roots in the community, and his home that reflects old-fashioned values. As Katy returns, the familial dynamics reveal her mother's aspirations for her daughters to connect with higher social circles, particularly through her encounters with Wilford Cameron. This back-and-forth between family warmth and societal aspirations sets the stage for the conflicts that will arise from class differences and personal ambitions. Morris Grant, a local doctor with a hidden attachment to Katy, adds complexity to the narrative as these characters navigate their relationships amidst changing customs and societal expectations. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2023-02-04 Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Originally published: United States: Hurst, 1867 American fiction -- 19th century PS United States: Hurst, 1867 https://archive.org/details/cameronpride00holmrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69954 https://archive.org/details/cameronpride00holmrich https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69954 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134622.0 69954