The Doctor's Little Daughter (1872)

The Doctor's Little Daughter is a novel written by Eliza Meteyard and published in 1872. The story revolves around a young girl named Hatty, who is the daughter of a doctor. Hatty is a sweet and innocent child who is loved by everyone in her small town. However, her life takes a tragic turn when her father dies suddenly, leaving her and her mother alone and penniless.Hatty's mother, who is also a doctor, struggles to provide for her daughter and keep their home. Hatty is forced to grow up quickly and take on more responsibilities than a child her age should have to bear. Despite the challenges she faces, Hatty remains optimistic and determined to make the best of her situation.The story follows Hatty's journey as she navigates the difficulties of life without her father. She forms close relationships with her mother's patients, who become like family to her. She also befriends a young boy named Tom, who becomes her closest companion.As Hatty grows older, she faces new challenges and obstacles, but she never loses her kind and generous spirit. The Doctor's Little Daughter is a heartwarming tale of resilience and the power of love and friendship.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.