02053cam a22003013u 4500 4345 UtSlPG 20260610133124.0 m cr n 260607r2003||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Newte, Horace W. C. (Horace Wykeham Can), 1870-1949 Sparrows: The Story of an Unprotected Girl Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2003 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2003-08-01 Produced by Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. HTML version by Al Haines. "Sparrows: The Story of an Unprotected Girl" by Horace W. C. Newte is a novel likely written during the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Mavis Keeves, a young woman navigating the uncertain waters of independence and societal expectations following a period of personal loss and upheaval. The opening of the book introduces Mavis's world and a snapshot of the Devitt family, who hold a connection to her past through her father. As Mavis prepares to leave her school for a potential position through the Devitts, the reader learns of her optimistic spirit and the contrasts between her youthful aspirations and the harsh realities awaiting her in the job market. Mavis's character is depicted with warmth and vulnerability, showcasing her eagerness to reclaim her place in the world while highlighting the struggles faced by young women during the era. The tone foreshadows both the challenges ahead and the richness of Mavis's journey towards self-discovery amidst social stratifications and personal trials. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/4345 46391 46391