Florence Finch Kelly – författare

Rhoda of the Underground by Florence Finch Kelly is a novel set in England during the 19th century. It follows the story of Rhoda, a young woman who lives in poverty and is forced to work in the London Underground. Despite the harsh conditions and struggles she faces, Rhoda remains optimistic and determined to improve her life. Through her journey, she faces challenges, makes new friends, and learns important life lessons that shape her character and help her grow. Ultimately, Rhoda finds a way out of poverty and achieves success, offering inspiration to readers facing their own struggles.

Excerpt: "My purpose in this book has been to condense into a brief account just those things that the ordinary man or woman wants to know about how we prepared for and waged our share in the world war. I have tried to picture the large outlines of achievement, to present the important facts, and to show how it was all inspired and rushed forward by the flaming spirit of the people. Volumes will be required, and will of course be written, to tell comprehensively and in detail the complete story of America’s many-sided effort in the prosecution of the war. But I have sought, rather, to make such a book as would meet the needs of the every-day reader by disregarding details and weaving into the panorama of our war adventure only the essential facts of each phase of war effort and the spirit by which it was all unceasingly animated."