Project Gutenberg 2004-08-10 Public domain in the USA. 176 Holley, Marietta 1836 1926 Josiah Allen's wife Holley, Mariettta Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 2 Produced by Juliet Sutherland, David Widger and PG Distributed Proofreaders "Samantha among the Brethren — Volume 2" by Marietta Holley is a humorous novel that was likely written in the late 19th century. The book features the character Samantha, who navigates the complexities of life and social expectations in her community, showcasing the challenges of domesticity and gender roles during this time period. This work satirizes societal norms while offering a glimpse into the everyday lives of rural women. In this installment, Samantha grapples with the chaos of an unexpected visit from numerous guests, which results in a series of humorous and exasperating events. The story revolves around her attempts to manage the household while encountering various characters, including her husband, Josiah, and an old friend, Miss Fogg. The narrative illustrates the trials of domestic life, complete with mishaps in the kitchen, unexpected company, and the burden of social obligations. Through her witty observations and resilience, Samantha ultimately highlights the joys and frustrations of womanhood, making her relatable and endearing to readers. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 84.3 (6th grade). Easy to read. en Women in church work -- Methodist church -- Humor Women's rights -- Humor Methodism -- Humor PS Text Humor Category: Humour Category: Novels Category: American Literature 65241 2025-10-04T08:47:26.632214 text/html 56375 2021-01-02T06:03:21 text/html 1723631 2025-10-04T08:47:32.133233 application/epub+zip 1722236 2025-10-04T08:47:29.689194 application/epub+zip 81883 2025-10-04T08:47:28.536225 application/epub+zip 1877032 2025-10-04T08:47:33.805235 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1866491 2025-10-04T08:47:31.414184 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 210543 2022-09-05T04:12:57.338507 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 48012 2025-10-04T08:47:26.276213 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 47938 2021-01-02T06:03:21 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19113 2025-10-04T08:47:33.930180 application/rdf+xml 18274 2025-10-04T08:47:29.026224 image/jpeg 4281 2025-10-04T08:47:28.778201 image/jpeg 1572349 2021-01-02T06:03:21 application/octet-stream application/zip 18664 2021-01-02T06:03:21 application/octet-stream application/zip 1679880 2025-10-04T08:47:26.685220 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia