02283cam a22003253u 4500 9449 UtSlPG 20260610133232.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Holley, Marietta, 1836-1926 Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7 Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-08-10 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 7" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the spirited and witty protagonist, Samantha, as she navigates the social dynamics and gender issues of her community, particularly within the context of the Methodist Church. Through her interactions with various characters, the book explores themes of women's roles and contributions in church activities and society at large. At the start of the novel, the main character, Samantha, is discussing fundraising for the local Methodist meeting house with her husband, Josiah Allen. This conversation quickly turns into a humorous debate about their differing views on financial generosity, highlighting Samantha's frustration with societal expectations placed upon women. As she recounts experiences and encounters with fellow female church members, it becomes evident that the women are making personal sacrifices for the church's benefit, showcasing both their dedication and the comedic elements of their situations. The opening sets the tone for a satirical exploration of both women's empowerment and the traditional patriarchal views that they must contend with. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Women in church work -- Methodist church -- Humor Women's rights -- Humor Methodism -- Humor https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/9449 51184 51184