""Guy's Self-Will and Dorothy's Adventure"" is a novel written by Emma S. Mead and published in 1877. The story is set in the late 19th century and follows the lives of two siblings, Guy and Dorothy. Guy is a stubborn and self-willed young man who often gets into trouble, while his sister Dorothy is kind and gentle, always trying to help him out of his predicaments.The novel begins with Guy and Dorothy living with their aunt and uncle in a small town. Guy is unhappy with his situation and decides to run away to the city to make his fortune. Dorothy follows him, hoping to keep him out of trouble. In the city, they encounter a variety of characters, including a wealthy businessman, a kind-hearted nurse, and a group of street urchins.As they navigate the challenges of city life, Guy learns important lessons about responsibility and the consequences of his actions. Dorothy also grows and learns to be more assertive, standing up for herself and her brother when necessary.Throughout the novel, Mead explores themes of family, friendship, and personal growth. The story is a heartwarming tale of two siblings who learn to rely on each other and overcome their differences to become better people.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.
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