Maria's Two Vacations: Or Principle In Pleasure (1856)

Maria's Two Vacations: Or Principle In Pleasure is a book written by the American Sunday School Union and published in 1856. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Maria who goes on two separate vacations with her family. During her first vacation, Maria is tempted to engage in activities that go against her family's values and principles. However, with the help of her mother and some wise advice from a friend, Maria learns the importance of sticking to her beliefs and resisting peer pressure.During her second vacation, Maria is presented with similar challenges but is better equipped to handle them. She takes the lessons she learned from her previous vacation and applies them to her current situation, ultimately making better choices and enjoying a more fulfilling vacation.The book emphasizes the importance of staying true to one's values and principles, even in the face of temptation and peer pressure. It also highlights the benefits of self-control and discipline, as well as the importance of seeking guidance from trusted friends and family members.Overall, Maria's Two Vacations: Or Principle In Pleasure is a morality tale that teaches valuable lessons about character, integrity, and the power of making good choices. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers of all ages.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.