Doctor Papa (1877)

By Sophie May

Book Overview

Doctor Papa is a novel written by Sophie May, first published in 1877. The story follows the life of a young girl named Dotty Dimple, who lives with her family in a small New England town. Dotty's father is a doctor, and she is fascinated by his work and often accompanies him on his rounds. As she grows up, Dotty becomes more and more interested in medicine and dreams of becoming a doctor herself.The novel explores themes of gender roles and expectations, as well as the challenges faced by women who aspire to careers in male-dominated fields. It also touches on the importance of education and the value of hard work and determination.Throughout the book, Dotty faces many obstacles on her path to becoming a doctor, including opposition from her family and community, as well as her own self-doubt. However, with the support of her father and her own determination, she ultimately achieves her goal and becomes a successful doctor in her own right.Doctor Papa is a heartwarming and inspiring story that celebrates the power of perseverance and the importance of following one's dreams. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120276683
• ISBN13: 9781120276681
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"