Miss Minerva's Baby (1920)

By Emma Speed Sampson

Book Overview

Miss Minerva's Baby is a novel by Emma Speed Sampson, first published in 1920. The story is set in a small town in the American South, and follows the life of Miss Minerva, a spinster schoolteacher who unexpectedly becomes the guardian of a baby left on her doorstep. The baby, named Jerry, is the son of Miss Minerva's former student, who died in childbirth. Miss Minerva takes on the responsibility of raising Jerry, despite the disapproval of her conservative community. She faces many challenges as a single woman raising a child, but with the help of her friends and her own determination, she manages to provide a loving home for Jerry. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the importance of community support. It is a heartwarming and inspiring story of a woman who defies societal norms to do what is right.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: 1120647134
• ISBN13: 9781120647139
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 322 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"