Miss Minerva and William Green Hill (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781163199909)

Miss Minerva and William Green Hill is a heartwarming novel by Frances Boyd Calhoun. The story takes place in the early 1900s and follows the life of Miss Minerva, a dedicated and intelligent teacher who has devoted her life to educating young children in the small town of Cloverdale.One day, a new student named William Green Hill arrives in Miss Minerva's classroom. William is a bright and curious young boy, but he is also poor and neglected. Miss Minerva takes William under her wing and helps him overcome the challenges he faces at home and in school.As William grows older, he and Miss Minerva develop a close bond, and he becomes a successful businessman. However, when Miss Minerva falls ill, William must step in to take care of her and repay her for all the kindness she has shown him over the years.Miss Minerva and William Green Hill is a touching story about the power of education, love, and friendship. It is a timeless classic that will warm the hearts of readers of all ages.1909. A wonderful, laugh-out-loud book that brings back childhood memories for many. The story is written about a real little boy who lived in Covington, Tennessee. It was written in the dialect of the time but can still be read with enjoyment. The writer of the first volume, Frances Calhoun, died after the completion of the book. The rest of the series was then created by Emma S. Sampson.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.

Author: Frances Boyd Calhoun
ISBN-10: 1163199907
ISBN-13: 9781163199909
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 268
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.24lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d