Miss Thistledown (1874)

Miss Thistledown is a novel written by Sophie May and originally published in 1874. The story follows the adventures of a young girl named Prudy Thistledown, who lives in a small New England town with her family. Prudy is a spirited and curious girl, always eager to explore and learn new things. She is especially interested in the natural world, and spends much of her time outdoors, observing the plants and animals around her.As the novel progresses, Prudy becomes involved in a number of exciting and sometimes dangerous escapades. She rescues a baby bird from a cat, helps her father catch a runaway horse, and even saves a young boy from drowning. Along the way, she learns important lessons about responsibility, bravery, and the importance of family and community.Miss Thistledown is a charming and engaging novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. With its vivid descriptions of nature and its memorable cast of characters, it offers a delightful glimpse into life in a small New England town in the late 19th century.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.