Rich And Humble; The Mission Of Bertha Grant

Rich and Humble; The Mission of Bertha Grant

by Oliver Optic

This novel follows the lives of Bertha and Richard Grant, siblings who navigate the challenges of growing up and learning valuable lessons. Bertha embodies goodness and wisdom, while Richard faces numerous obstacles and trials before discovering the true meaning of life. The story highlights themes of family, character development, and the importance of pursuing a higher purpose.

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Oliver Optic

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Oliver Optic was the pen name of William Taylor Adams, an American author and editor known for his children's books. He was born on July 30th, 1822, in Medway, Massachusetts, and went on to become one...

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1: Preface & Chapter I In which Bertha Grant becomes a Missionary to the Heathen.
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1: Preface & Chapter I In which Bertha Grant becomes a Missionary to the Heathen.
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2: Chapter II In which Bertha finds herself short of Funds.
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3: Chapter III In which Bertha makes a Visit to the Glen.
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4: Chapter IV In which Bertha does Something towards Civilizing Noddy Newman.
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5: Chapter V In which Bertha hears Good News and Bad News.
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6: Chapter VI In which Bertha reasons with her Brother, and the Greyhound floats again.
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7: Chapter VII In which Bertha reads the Newspaper, and faints away.
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8: Chapter VIII In which Bertha meets the new Owner of Woodville.
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9: Chapter IX In which Bertha leaves Woodville, and Richard is as proud as ever.
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10: Chapter X In which Bertha visits the Widow Lamb, and makes Arrangements for the Future.
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11: Chapter XI In which Bertha starts for New York, and makes the Acquaintance of Master Charley Byron.
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12: Chapter XII In which Bertha becomes a Governess and resides at Blue Hill.
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13: Chapter XIII In which Bertha loses her Situation, after Master Charley has made a Sensation.
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14: Chapter XIV In which Bertha visits her Father's Office, and answers an Advertisement in the Herald.
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15: Chapter XV In which Bertha finds a new Home, and is mystified by Strange Things.
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16: Chapter XVI In which Bertha listens to the Story of a Family Quarrel.
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17: Chapter XVII In which Bertha hears Good News, and is sorely persecuted.
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18: Chapter XVIII In which Bertha proves her Innocence, and meets Richard in the Station House.
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19: Chapter XIX In which Bertha finds Uncle Obed, and returns to Woodville.
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20: Chapter XX In which Bertha visits the Glen again, and the Story ends.
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