The Meadowsweet Comedy (1887)

The Meadowsweet Comedy is a novel written by Thomas A. Pinkerton and published in 1887. The story is set in the small town of Meadowsweet, where the residents are preparing for a big celebration. The main character, Ned, is a young man who is in love with a local girl named Mary. However, Mary's father does not approve of Ned and wants her to marry someone else. As the town prepares for the celebration, Ned and his friends come up with a plan to win over Mary's father and prove that Ned is worthy of her hand in marriage. Their plan involves a series of comical mishaps and misunderstandings, which lead to many humorous situations. Throughout the novel, Pinkerton explores themes of love, family, and community. He also uses humor to satirize small-town life and the social expectations of the time. The Meadowsweet Comedy is a charming and entertaining read, filled with memorable characters and witty dialogue.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.