The Cottage In The Wood

The Cottage In The Wood is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and was first published in 1825. The story is set in Switzerland and is based on real events. The novel follows the life of a young girl named Bertha, who lives in a small cottage in the woods with her mother and father. Bertha's father is a woodcutter, and her mother is a weaver. Bertha is a kind and gentle soul who loves nature and spends most of her time exploring the woods around her home. One day, Bertha's father is injured while working in the forest, and the family is left struggling to make ends meet. Bertha's mother takes on more work as a weaver, and Bertha herself starts to sell flowers and berries that she collects in the woods. Despite their hardships, the family remains close and continues to find joy in the simple things in life. As the story progresses, Bertha meets a wealthy Englishman who is visiting Switzerland. The two become friends, and Bertha shows him around the countryside. However, their friendship is threatened when the Englishman's father disapproves of his son spending time with a commoner. The Cottage In The Wood is a heartwarming tale of love, friendship, and the beauty of nature. It is a story that will appeal to readers of all ages and is sure to leave a lasting impression.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.