Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 308 New Series, Saturday, November 24, 1849

By Various

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Amidst financial hardship, a young girl enters a new school, encountering challenges and discovering her own strength as she seeks a better future.

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Culture/Civilization/Society Encyclopedias/Dictionaries/Reference

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2015-06-06

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"Chambers's Edinburgh Journal, No. 308" by Various is a 19th-century journal containing a story called "The Half-Boarder" by Mrs. Alaric A. Watts, a tale about a young girl's journey through the complexities of class and education. Maria, the eldest daughter of a struggling middle-class family, is sent away to school, hoping to boost her future. The narrative depicts the family's conflicting emotions and Maria's uneasy introduction to her new surroundings. Despite facing difficulties, Maria is committed to excelling and assisting her family, highlighting her perseverance and forming the basis of her story.