02374cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000330011324500440014626400510019030000470024133600260028833700260031433800360034050000310037650801350040752012560054253400450179865300250184365300240186865300460189270000380193885600430197699900170201948942UtSlPG20260610134127.0mcr n260607r2015||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPR1 aMarchant, Bessie,d1862-194114aThe Youngest Sister: A Tale of Manitoba 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2015 a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats atextbtxt2rdacontent acomputerbc2rdamedia aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier aRelease date is 2015-05-12 aProduced by Al Haines, Marcia Brooks, Cindy Beyer, Ross Cooling and the online Project Gutenberg team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net a"The Youngest Sister: A Tale of Manitoba" by Bessie Marchant is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story follows Bertha, a sensitive and dreamy young girl who unexpectedly rises to the challenge when a man is in danger at sea, revealing her hidden bravery. Set against the backdrop of Manitoba, the narrative revolves around Bertha’s struggles with self-doubt and her desire to be useful, as well as the dynamics within her family, particularly with her two elder sisters. The opening of the novel introduces Bertha as she rushes home to prepare supper for her sisters when she encounters an alarming scene—a man stranded on the dangerous rocks known as the Shark's Teeth. Overwhelmed yet determined, Bertha bravely swims to save him, despite her initial fears and self-doubt. After overcoming this significant challenge, she feels a surge of elation, which awakens a desire within her to become more responsible and helpful around the house. The beginning sets a poignant tone, showcasing Bertha's emotional complexities and how her brave act catalyzes a transformation in her character, leading to a contemplation of her future in the face of impending changes within her family. (This is an automatically generated summary.) nOriginal publication data not identified aFarm life -- Fiction aManitoba -- Fiction aYoung women -- Conduct of life -- Fiction1 aRainey, W.q(William),d1852-193640uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48942 c89780d89780