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A LITTLE MAID OF PROVINCE TOWN (1913) IBD

KESSINGER PUBLISHING, LLC
09 / 2009
9781120122001
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Sinopsis

''A Little Maid of Province Town'' is a children?s novel written by Alice Turner Curtis and first published in 1913. The story is set in the early 1700s in the colonial town of Province Town, Massachusetts. The main character is nine-year-old Priscilla Mullins, who lives with her mother and younger brother in a small cottage. Priscilla is a hardworking and responsible girl who helps her mother with household chores and takes care of her brother. One day, Priscilla?s mother falls ill, and the family struggles to make ends meet. Priscilla decides to take matters into her own hands and takes on odd jobs around town to earn money. She becomes a messenger for the town?s governor, helps a local shopkeeper, and even catches a thief. Through her adventures, Priscilla learns about the importance of hard work, honesty, and helping others. The novel also touches on the history of Province Town, including the arrival of the Mayflower and the Pilgrims? settlement. The book is a heartwarming and educational read for children, teaching important values and providing a glimpse into colonial life in America.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.

PVP
31,20