Grace and Clara: Or Be Just As Well As Generous is a novel written by Maria Jane McIntosh in 1841. The story revolves around two young girls, Grace and Clara, who are best friends despite coming from different social backgrounds. Grace is the daughter of a wealthy merchant, while Clara is the daughter of a poor widow.The novel explores the themes of friendship, social class, and morality. Grace and Clara learn valuable lessons about the importance of being just and generous to others, regardless of their social status. The story also highlights the challenges faced by women in the 19th century, including the limited opportunities for education and independence.Throughout the novel, McIntosh emphasizes the importance of moral values and the need to uphold them in everyday life. She encourages readers to be kind, compassionate, and fair to others, and to strive for excellence in all aspects of life.Overall, Grace and Clara: Or Be Just As Well As Generous is a heartwarming tale of friendship and moral growth that continues to resonate 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.
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