Half Loaves is a novel written by Margaret Culkin Banning and published in 1921. The story is set in the early 20th century and follows the life of a young woman named Mary Hastings, who is struggling to find her place in the world. Mary is the daughter of a wealthy businessman and has grown up with all the privileges that come with her social status. However, she is not content with her life and yearns for something more meaningful.As the story unfolds, Mary embarks on a journey of self-discovery and learns the value of hard work and independence. She takes a job as a secretary and moves into a boarding house where she meets a diverse group of people who challenge her beliefs and broaden her horizons. Along the way, Mary falls in love with a man named Tom, who is also trying to find his place in the world.Half Loaves explores themes of class, gender, and the pursuit of happiness. It is a story about the choices we make and the consequences that follow. Banning's writing is insightful and engaging, and she creates a vivid portrait of life in early 20th century America. Overall, Half Loaves is a timeless novel that still resonates with readers today.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.