02065cam a22003133u 4500 71477 UtSlPG 20260610134643.0 m cr n 260607r20231893utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Leslie, Emma, 1838-1909 Brave Bessie Westland Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2023-08-24 "Brave Bessie Westland: A Story of Quaker Persecution" by Emma Leslie is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds during the era of Quaker persecution in England, focusing on the trials faced by the Westland family, where the main character, Bessie Westland, is left to care for her younger sisters after their parents are taken away due to their beliefs. The book delves into themes of faith, resilience, and the moral duties of individuals in the face of societal injustice. The opening of the novel introduces readers to a harrowing scene where Bessie and her sisters, hiding in a cellar, hear the chaos as a mob destroys their home in search of their Quaker parents. Bessie strives to keep her sisters calm, reassuring them that help will come. Following their mother’s arrest, Bessie learns about the support network of their Quaker community, and plans are put in place to care for the children. The narrative highlights Bessie’s bravery and determination, setting the tone for a poignant tale of struggle and kinship amidst oppression. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: London: Religious Tract Society, 1893 Historical fiction Great Britain -- History -- Charles II, 1660-1685 -- Fiction Quakers -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/71477 112203 112203