{"product_id":"a-country-doctor-hardcover","title":"A Country Doctor - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSarah Orne Jewett\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA brilliant and ambitious woman is eager to establish her career as a doctor but is forced to choose between her occupation and married life.\u003c\/b\u003e This timely tale presents an internal conflict facing women in the nineteenth century and beyond. Nan is a bright young woman who grows up under the tutelage of the widowed physician, Dr. Leslie. She became interested in medicine at an early age and decides to pursue it as an adult. Unfortunately, her desire to start a career goes against the social conventions of the day. Women are expected to prioritize marriage and children over any profession. Yet, Nan struggles to desert her goals to appease others. It's a trying dilemma that pits her against her family, friends and local residents. \u003ci\u003eA Country Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e is a semiautobiographical story influenced by the author's personal path to independence. The novel explores the many limitations women encounter when attempting to establish a career. It's a forward-thinking tale and source of encouragement for those seeking professional growth. With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of \u003ci\u003eA Country Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e is both modern and readable.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA young woman forgoes a traditional lifestyle to pursue a career in medicine. \u003ci\u003eA Country Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e, by \u003cb\u003eSarah Orne Jewett\u003c\/b\u003e, was originally published in 1884 and became one of the author's most popular novels. The story centers the ongoing struggle between one woman's professional aspirations and her family's opposing views.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eA novelist, short story writer, and poet, \u003cb\u003eSarah Orne Jewett \u003c\/b\u003e(1849-1909) was the daughter of a doctor. As a young child she was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, and was encouraged to take frequent walks, falling in love with nature as a result. At nineteen, Jewett had a short story published in \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic, \u003c\/i\u003e and her reputation grew with the publication of \u003ci\u003eA Country Doctor\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Country of the Pointed Firs.\u003c\/i\u003e For most of her adult life, Jewett lived with her close friend, Annie Adams Field, in what was then termed a \"Boston marriage.\" In 1902, Jewett was injured by a carriage and her writing career came to an end; she died in 1909.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 206\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 8 x 5 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 10, 2021\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51750320701728,"sku":"9781513207704","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/aae6d47d9150d3d1d2416cb9d6a58b8f.webp?v=1779948203","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/a-country-doctor-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}