Rich and Humble or the Mission of Bertha Grant: A Story for Young People (1863)

""Rich and Humble or The Mission of Bertha Grant: A Story for Young People"" is a novel written by Oliver Optic and published in 1863. The book follows the story of Bertha Grant, a young girl who comes from a wealthy family but is humble and kind-hearted. Bertha's father is a successful businessman who wants his daughter to marry someone from a wealthy family, but Bertha has other plans. She wants to use her wealth and influence to help others and make a positive impact on the world. Bertha's mission takes her on a journey to help those in need, including the poor and sick. Along the way, she meets a variety of characters, some of whom are also wealthy but lack Bertha's compassion and generosity. The book explores themes of wealth, privilege, and social responsibility, as well as the importance of kindness and empathy.Overall, ""Rich and Humble or The Mission of Bertha Grant"" is a heartwarming and inspiring story that teaches young readers about the value of using their resources to help others and make a difference in the world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.