""Step By Step: A Story Of High Ideals"" is a novel written by Mrs. George Sheldon Downs and first published in 1906. The story follows the life of the main character, Ruth, as she navigates the challenges of growing up in a world that is changing rapidly. Ruth is a young woman with high ideals and a strong sense of purpose, but she must learn to balance her dreams with the realities of everyday life. Along the way, she faces many obstacles, including family conflicts, financial struggles, and romantic entanglements. Through it all, Ruth remains steadfast in her commitment to her ideals, and she ultimately finds a way to make a positive impact on the world around her. This book offers a compelling portrait of a young woman's journey towards self-discovery and personal fulfillment, and it remains a timeless classic of American literature.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.