When The Gates Lift Up Their Heads (1912)

By Payne Erskine

Book Overview

When The Gates Lift Up Their Heads is a novel written by Erskine Payne and published in 1912. The story follows the life of a young girl named Marjorie, who is orphaned at a young age and raised by her aunt and uncle in a small town in the United States. Marjorie is a bright and ambitious girl, and she dreams of leaving her small town and making a name for herself in the world.As Marjorie grows older, she becomes increasingly frustrated with the limitations of her small town life. She longs to travel, to see new places and meet new people, but her aunt and uncle are determined to keep her close to home. Despite their best efforts, Marjorie finds ways to pursue her dreams, and she eventually lands a job as a secretary in a big city.As Marjorie begins to build a new life for herself, she meets a young man named Jack who shares her love of adventure and travel. Together, they embark on a journey across the United States, exploring new places and discovering new things about themselves and each other. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a group of hobos, a wealthy businessman, and a mysterious woman with a troubled past.As Marjorie and Jack continue on their journey, they must confront their own fears and insecurities, and learn to trust each other and themselves. Ultimately, they discover that the key to happiness and fulfillment lies not in material success or worldly accomplishments, but in the simple joys of life and the love and support of those closest to us.When The Gates Lift Up Their Heads is a heartwarming and inspiring novel that celebrates the power of hope, perseverance, and the human spirit. It is a timeless story that speaks to readers of all ages and backgrounds, and reminds us that no matter where we come from or what obstacles we may face, we all have the capacity to achieve our dreams and find happiness in life.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167236009
• ISBN13: 9781167236006
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 454 Pages
• Weight: 1.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"