A Maid at King Alfred's Court: A Story for GirlsMadison, Lucy Foster
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A Maid at King Alfred's Court: A Story for Girls
Madison, Lucy Foster
Alfred, King of England, 849-899 -- Juvenile fiction
This is a most interesting story of a bright and spirited young girl
whose widowed mother re-marries. The impulsive girl chafes under the new
relationship, being unwilling to share with another the bounteous love
of her mother which she had learned to claim wholly for her own. By the
exercise of great tact and kindness, the obdurate Dorothy is at last won
over, and becomes a most estimable girl.
*Miss Wildfire*
*By Julie M. Lippmann. Illustrated by Ida Waugh.*
The story of a governess’ attempt to win the love and confidence of her
ward, who, owing to a lack of early restraint, is inclined to be
somewhat of a hoyden. The development of the girl’s character and her
eventual victory over her turbulent disposition combine to form a story
of unusual merit and one which will hold its reader’s eager attention
throughout.
“A story of girls for girls that teaches a moral without labeling or
tagging it at the end.”—_Western Christian Advocate_, Cincinnati, Ohio.
*An Odd Little Lass*
*By Jessie E. Wright. Illustrated by Ida Waugh.*
This is a story of the regeneration of a little street waif. She begins
life in a lowly court of a large city. Her adventures are numerous, and
often quite exciting. After a time she is transplanted to the country,
where after many thrilling experiences she eventually grows into a
useful and lovable young woman. The story is pleasantly told, and
abounds in interesting incident.
“The story is an intensely interesting one, and abounds in pleasing and
unique situations.”—_Religious Telescope_, Dayton, Ohio.
*Two Wyoming Girls*
*By Mrs. Carrie L. Marshall. Illustrated by Ida Waugh.*
Two girls, thrown upon their own resources, are obliged to “prove up”
their homestead claim. This would be no very serious matter were it not
for the persecution of an unscrupulous neighbor, who wishes to
appropriate the property to his own use. The girls endure many
privations, have a number of thrilling adventures, but finally secure
their claim and are generally well rewarded for their courage and
perseverance.
*The Girl Ranchers*
*By Mrs. Carrie L. Marshall. Illustrated by Ida Waugh.*
A story of life on a sheep ranch in Montana. The dangers and
difficulties incident to such a life are vividly pictured, and the
interest in the story is enhanced by the fact that the ranch is managed
almost entirely by two young girls. By their energy and pluck, coupled
with courage, kindness, and unselfishness they succeed in disarming the
animosity of the neighboring cattle ranchers, and their enterprise
eventually results successfully.
*An Every-Day Heroine*
*By Mary A. Denison. Illustrated by Ida Waugh.*
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