Publisher's Synopsis
Madam Mary of the Zoo is a novel written by Lily F. Wesselhoeft in the year 1899. The book is centered around the life of a woman named Mary, who works at a zoo. The story is set in the late 19th century and explores the challenges and struggles faced by Mary as she tries to establish herself in a male-dominated profession. Mary is a strong-willed and independent woman who is passionate about her work at the zoo. She is determined to prove herself as a competent and skilled animal caretaker. However, she faces obstacles from her male colleagues who do not take her seriously and often belittle her efforts. The novel also delves into Mary's personal life, including her relationships with her family, friends, and romantic interests. Through her experiences, the book highlights the societal norms and expectations of women during that time period. Overall, Madam Mary of the Zoo is a compelling story that sheds light on the struggles of women in the late 19th century and their fight for equality in the workplace.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.
