Amy, The Glass-Blower's Daughter: A True Narrative (1847)

By The American Sunday School Union and American Sunday-School Union

Book Overview

Amy, The Glass-Blower's Daughter: A True Narrative is a book written by the American Sunday-School Union in 1847. The book is a historical fiction that tells the story of a young girl named Amy, who is the daughter of a glass-blower. The book is set in the late 18th century in a small English village.Amy's father is a skilled glass-blower who works hard to provide for his family. However, when he becomes ill, Amy must take on the responsibility of supporting her family. She becomes an apprentice to a seamstress and works hard to learn the trade.As Amy grows older, she falls in love with a young man named George. However, her father disapproves of their relationship and forbids them from seeing each other. Amy must choose between following her heart or obeying her father's wishes.The book explores themes of love, family, and duty. It also provides a glimpse into the life of a glass-blower and the challenges they faced in the 18th century.Overall, Amy, The Glass-Blower's Daughter: A True Narrative is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's journey to adulthood and the challenges she faces along the way. It is a great read for anyone interested in historical fiction or stories of perseverance and determination.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: 116642314X
• ISBN13: 9781166423148
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 74 Pages
• Weight: 0.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"