The Jam Girl (1914)

By Frances R. Sterrett

Book Overview

The Jam Girl is a novel written by Frances Roberta Sterrett and published in 1914. The story follows the life of a young girl named Mary Louise, who lives in a small town in the Midwest. Mary Louise's father is a struggling farmer, and her mother is a homemaker. Despite their financial difficulties, Mary Louise is a happy and optimistic child.One day, while picking berries in the woods, Mary Louise meets a wealthy woman named Mrs. Van Cortlandt. Mrs. Van Cortlandt is impressed by Mary Louise's hard work and determination, and offers to take her under her wing. Mary Louise is thrilled by the opportunity, and begins working as a jam girl at Mrs. Van Cortlandt's estate.As a jam girl, Mary Louise learns the ins and outs of the jam-making business, and becomes an expert at making delicious jams and preserves. She also befriends Mrs. Van Cortlandt's daughter, who is a talented artist. Together, Mary Louise and the artist explore the countryside and have many adventures.However, Mary Louise's happiness is short-lived. When Mrs. Van Cortlandt's husband dies, she is forced to sell her estate and move away. Mary Louise is heartbroken, but determined to make the best of her situation. She returns to her small town and uses her jam-making skills to start her own business.The Jam Girl is a heartwarming story about hard work, determination, and the power of friendship. It is a classic tale of rags-to-riches, and is sure to inspire readers of all ages.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: 1104260697
• ISBN13: 9781104260699
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"