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""The Heavenly Dykes"" is a novel written by June Etta Downey and published in 1904. The story follows the life of a young woman named Sarah, who lives in a small rural community in the United States in the late 19th century. Sarah is a strong-willed and independent woman who dreams of leaving her small town and pursuing a career as a teacher. However, her plans are put on hold when she falls in love with a local farmer named John. Despite their different backgrounds and social status, Sarah and John marry and start a family. As the years pass, Sarah becomes increasingly frustrated with the limitations placed on her as a woman in a patriarchal society. She longs for the freedom to pursue her own dreams and ambitions, but feels trapped by her roles as a wife and mother. Meanwhile, John struggles to provide for his family and maintain his farm in the face of economic hardships and natural disasters. Throughout the novel, Downey explores themes of gender roles, social class, and the struggle for personal fulfillment. The title ""The Heavenly Dykes"" refers to the metaphorical barriers that prevent individuals from achieving their full potential, whether they be societal norms or personal fears and doubts. The novel ultimately offers a message of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, as Sarah and John learn to overcome their challenges and find joy and meaning in their lives.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.