Publisher's Synopsis
The Junto is a novel written by Teresa Merz in 1907. The story is set in a small town in the late 19th century, where a group of young adults form a secret society called ""The Junto."" The members of the Junto are all from different backgrounds and social classes, but they share a common goal of improving their community and making a difference in the world.The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Mary, who becomes involved with the Junto after meeting one of its members, a charismatic and idealistic young man named John. Mary is initially hesitant to join the Junto, but she is drawn in by John's passion and enthusiasm.As the Junto begins to take on more ambitious projects, such as building a community center and organizing a charity drive, they face opposition from the town's established authorities and conservative citizens. The Junto members are forced to navigate a complex web of social and political dynamics, while also dealing with their own personal struggles and conflicts.Throughout the novel, Merz explores themes of social justice, community activism, and the power of collective action. The Junto is a thought-provoking and inspiring story that encourages readers to think critically about their own role in creating positive change in the world.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.
