Thistle-Down (1866)

Thistle-Down (1866)

Emily Susan G. Saunders / Emily Susan GSaunders

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2010
Materia
Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781120941312
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Thistle-Down is a novel written by Emily Susan G. Saunders in 1866. The story is set in the rural countryside of England, where a young girl named Thistle is forced to leave her home and live with her wealthy aunt in London. Thistle is an orphan and has never met her aunt before. She is excited to live in the city and experience the luxuries that come with living in a wealthy household.However, Thistle soon realizes that life in London is not as glamorous as she thought it would be. Her aunt is cold and distant, and Thistle struggles to fit in with her cousins. She misses her old life in the countryside and longs to return home.As Thistle tries to adjust to her new life, she becomes friends with a young boy named Tom, who lives in the same neighborhood. Tom is kind and friendly, and he helps Thistle navigate the unfamiliar streets of London. Together, they explore the city and have many adventures.Throughout the novel, Thistle learns important lessons about family, friendship, and the true meaning of happiness. She discovers that material possessions are not as important as love and kindness, and that home is where the heart is.Overall, Thistle-Down is a heartwarming story about a young girl’s journey of self-discovery and her quest for happiness. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by readers for generations.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.

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