Aurora of Poverty Hill is a novel written by Esmee Walton. The story is set in the early 1900s in a small town called Poverty Hill located in the Appalachian Mountains. The main character, Aurora, is a young girl who lives with her family in a small cabin on the outskirts of town. Despite living in poverty, Aurora has a strong spirit and a determination to rise above her circumstances.The novel follows Aurora's journey as she faces various challenges and obstacles, including the death of her mother and the struggles of living in a town that is plagued by poverty and hardship. Aurora's father, who is a coal miner, is often absent and struggling to make ends meet. Despite these challenges, Aurora finds solace in her love of books and her strong faith.As Aurora grows older, she becomes more determined to break free from the cycle of poverty that has plagued her family for generations. She dreams of going to college and becoming a teacher, but her dreams are met with resistance from those around her who believe that poverty is a way of life and that she should accept her fate.Throughout the novel, Aurora's strength and resilience are put to the test as she fights for her dreams and for a better life for herself and her family. The novel is a powerful portrayal of the struggles of poverty and the strength of the human spirit in the face of adversity.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.
