Miss Minerva's Baby (1920)

Miss Minerva�������s Baby is a heartwarming novel by Emma Speed Sampson, first published in 1920. The story follows Miss Minerva Simpson, a middle-aged spinster who has always longed for a child of her own. When a young mother dies in childbirth, leaving behind a baby boy, Miss Minerva takes it upon herself to raise the child as her own. The novel is set in the small town of Old Harpeth, Tennessee, in the early 1900s. Miss Minerva is a beloved member of the community, known for her kind heart and her dedication to education. She runs a boarding house for young women attending the local college, and she is also a teacher at the school. When the baby, whom she names John, comes into her life, Miss Minerva�������s world is turned upside down. She must navigate the challenges of raising a child on her own, including dealing with disapproving neighbors and finding ways to provide for John�������s needs. Along the way, she receives help and support from unexpected sources, including a kindly doctor and a wealthy benefactor. As John grows up, Miss Minerva faces new challenges, including the arrival of a scheming relative who threatens to take John away from her. Through it all, Miss Minerva�������s love for John never wavers, and she remains determined to give him the best life possible. Miss Minerva�������s Baby is a touching and uplifting story about the power of love and the joys and challenges of parenthood. Sampson�������s vivid descriptions of small-town life in the early 1900s bring the story to life, and her characters are richly drawn and memorable. This classic novel is sure to delight 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.