Beggars All: A Novel (1893)

Beggars All: A Novel (1893) is a work of fiction written by Lily Dougall. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of a group of people living in a small town in Scotland. The story revolves around the themes of poverty, social class, and morality.The main character of the book is a young woman named Maggie. Maggie is poor and struggles to make ends meet, but she is determined to improve her circumstances. She is also deeply religious and tries to live her life according to Christian principles.As the story progresses, Maggie meets and falls in love with a young man named David. David is from a wealthy family and is studying to become a minister. Despite their different social backgrounds, Maggie and David form a strong bond and plan to marry.However, their plans are threatened when David's family objects to the match. They believe that Maggie is not of their social class and would be a bad influence on David. Maggie is heartbroken, but she refuses to give up on her love for David.The book explores the themes of social inequality and the struggle for acceptance in a society that values wealth and status above all else. It also examines the role of religion in shaping personal values and beliefs.Overall, Beggars All: A Novel is a poignant and thought-provoking work of fiction that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in 19th century Scotland.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.