Sally Williams, The Mountain Girl (1872)

Sally Williams, The Mountain Girl is a novel written by Ednah Dow Littlehale Cheney and first published in 1872. The book tells the story of Sally Williams, a young girl who lives in the mountains of New Hampshire with her family. Sally is a strong and independent character who loves the outdoors and is not afraid of hard work.The novel follows Sally's adventures as she helps her family with their farm work, goes hunting and fishing with her brothers, and explores the mountains around her home. Along the way, Sally meets new people, including a wealthy city girl named Alice, and learns important life lessons about friendship, family, and the importance of hard work.The book is set in the mid-19th century and provides a glimpse into the rural life of the time. It is also notable for its portrayal of a strong female protagonist who defies traditional gender roles and expectations. Cheney's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting vivid pictures of the natural beauty of the New Hampshire mountains and the daily struggles of a farming family.Overall, Sally Williams, The Mountain Girl is a charming and timeless novel that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy stories about strong and independent characters, the beauty of nature, and the importance of family and hard work.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.