A Little Maid Of Province Town (1913)

A Little Maid of Province Town is a children's book written by Alice Turner Curtis and first published in 1913. The story is set in the early 18th century in the town of Province, Massachusetts. The main character is a young girl named Priscilla Mullins, who is an orphan living with her grandfather. Priscilla is a hardworking and dutiful girl, but she dreams of adventure and excitement beyond her small town.One day, a wealthy woman named Mrs. Radcliffe comes to Province Town and takes an interest in Priscilla. She offers to take Priscilla to live with her in Boston, where she will receive an education and have the opportunity to experience a more glamorous lifestyle. Priscilla is thrilled at the prospect of leaving her small town and eagerly accepts the offer.However, life in Boston is not as easy as Priscilla had imagined. She struggles to fit in with the other girls at school and feels homesick for her grandfather and the simple life she left behind. She also discovers that Mrs. Radcliffe has some ulterior motives for taking her in.Despite these challenges, Priscilla remains determined to make the most of her new life and prove herself to Mrs. Radcliffe. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself.Overall, A Little Maid of Province Town is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's journey of self-discovery and the challenges she faces along the way. It is a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers of all ages.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.