Historic religious fiction at its finest, on the making of a Christian home and a godly marriage. "Aunt Jane's Hero" is both somber, at times, and sad in the telling. Yet it brings triumphant tears and cheer throughout. Follow along with Horace and Maggie Wheeler as they set up a modest home in a poor neighborhood. They are encouraged and mentored by their dear, elderly Aunt Jane. This story takes place in war-time during the late 1800's. We read of domestic life during this period, which inspires and instructs the reader to set up their own humble home regardless of one's surroundings. The Wheeler's beautiful way of life and Christian growth, amidst poverty and trials, is a joy to read. This edition is republished from the 1871 book and was written by Mrs. Elizabeth Prentiss (1818 - 1878). She was the daughter of a New England clergyman, and the wife of a minister. She was the mother of six children and the author of several inspiring stories, including "Stepping Heavenward," and "The Little Preacher." Her writings continue to encourage and bless readers all over the world. - Special features of the current edition, published by The Legacy of Home press, include: 1.) The text is a standard 12 point font. 2.) The pages are a traditional cream color rather than the bright white found in modern books of today. The cream color is more restful for the reader. It is less wearying on the eyes. 3.) A few words in the original book have completely changed in their definition compared to today. These words have been replaced to reflect the author's original meaning. 4.) A handful of uncommon words have been left unchanged in our new edition. It is suggested that the reader might enjoy looking up the author's form of expression with the use of the 1828 edition of Noah Webster's dictionary. 5.) Mrs. Prentiss often quotes the Bible in her writings. The quotes are from the King James Version of the Bible. 6.) Introductory Notes include reviews (from 1871) of "Aunt Jane's Hero." 7.) Mrs. Sharon White, from "The Legacy of Home Press," has written a foreword to the book. 8.) The cover photo is of a room in the Lincoln mansion in Manchester, Vermont and was taken by Mrs. White. The covers in this series of books are intended to show some of the scenery of Vermont. The Prentiss family built a house in Dorset, Vermont in 1869. This was where Mrs. Prentiss spent her last 10 summers.