TY  - BOOK
AU  - Holley,Marietta
TI  - Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 1
AV  - PS 
PY  - 2004///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Women in church work -- Methodist church -- Humor
KW  - Women's rights -- Humor
KW  - Methodism -- Humor
N1  - Release date is 2004-08-10; Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed
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N2  - "Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 1" by Marietta Holley is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book is set in a rural American community and follows the character of Samantha, who is determined to advocate for women's rights within the church and society. Through her wit, humor, and keen observations, Samantha challenges traditional gender roles and highlights the responsibilities and contributions of women in a male-dominated world.  In the narrative, Samantha contemplates various social issues, particularly the role of women in church settings. She often engages in discussions with her husband, Josiah Allen, who represents traditional views. Samantha's unique perspective leads her to question why women are excluded from certain decision-making processes in the church. Throughout the story, she navigates her day-to-day life, interacts with other community members, and makes a case for the inclusion of women in important discussions. The book combines humor with a social commentary on gender equality, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9443
ER  -