Abi Meredith is a novel by Tacy Townsend, published in 1878. The story follows the life of the titular character, Abi Meredith, a young woman living in rural America in the mid-19th century. Abi is intelligent, independent, and fiercely determined to make a life for herself despite the limitations placed on women at the time.The novel explores Abi's journey as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a society that values women primarily for their domestic skills and their ability to marry well. Abi dreams of becoming a teacher, but her father disapproves of the idea, believing that it is not a suitable profession for a woman. Undeterred, Abi sets out to prove her worth by taking on odd jobs and saving money to pay for her own education.As Abi grows older, she finds herself drawn to a young man named Tom, who shares her passion for education and social justice. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Tom is from a wealthy family and Abi is not. Despite the obstacles they face, Abi and Tom fall in love and begin to build a life together.Throughout the novel, Abi faces many challenges and setbacks, but she never loses sight of her goals. She is a strong, resilient character who refuses to be defined by the expectations of others. Abi Meredith is a compelling portrait of a young woman's struggle to find her place in the world, and a powerful testament to the enduring strength of the human spirit.This Book Is In English.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.