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"A Garland for Girls" is a 1893 collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott, originally written for her own amusement. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its... Read Full Overview

"Well, that was the beginning of it. I got so absorbed in making things go well that I didn't look any further, but just 'buckled to' with Miss Miller and helped run that little shop. No one knew me in that street, so I slipped in and out, and did what I liked. The old lady and... Read Full Overview

Being Boston girls, of course they got up a club for mental improvement, and, as they were all descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers, they called it the Mayflower Club. A very good name, and the six young girls who were members of it made a very pretty posy when they met together,... Read Full Overview

THESE stories were written for my own amusement during a period of enforced seclusion. The flowers which were my solace and pleasure suggested titles for the tales and gave an interest to the work. If my girls find a little beauty or sunshine in these common blossoms, their old... Read Full Overview

A classic collection of short stories by Louisa May Alcott.From the author's preface:These stories were written for my own amusement during a period of enforced seclusion. The flowers which were my solace and pleasure suggested titles for the tales and gave an interest to the... Read Full Overview

Being Boston girls of course they got up a club for mental improvement and as they were all descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers they called it the Mayflower Club.

"Well, that was the beginning of it. I got so absorbed in making things go well that I didn't look any further, but just 'buckled to' with Miss Miller and helped run that little shop. No one knew me in that street, so I slipped in and out, and did what I liked. The old lady and... Read Full Overview

A Garland For Girls1887 Being Boston girls, of course they got up a club for mental improvement, and, as they were all descendants of the Pilgrim Fathers, they called it the Mayflower Club. A very good name, and the six young girls who were members of it made a very pretty posy... Read Full Overview

THESE stories were written for my own amusement during a period of enforced seclusion. The flowers which were my solace and pleasure suggested titles for the tales and gave an interest to the work. If my girls find a little beauty or sunshine in these common blossoms, their old... Read Full Overview

In "A Garland for Girls," Louisa May Alcott presents a delightful anthology that showcases the multifaceted experiences of young women in the 19th century. Through a series of interconnected stories, Alcott explores themes of friendship, morality, and the importance of inner... Read Full Overview

A collection of heartwarming stories about four young girls, their joys and struggles, and the lessons they learn along the way. Readers of all ages will appreciate the timeless themes of kindness, perseverance, and love that are woven throughout this classic work of children's... Read Full Overview

These stories were written for my own amusement during a period of enforced seclusion. The flowers which were my solace and pleasure suggested titles for the tales and gave an interest to the work. If my girls find a little beauty or sunshine in these common blossoms, their old... Read Full Overview