Publisher's Synopsis
Goody Two-Shoes is a classic children's book that was first published in 1765 by Oliver Goldsmith. This edition of the book is a facsimile reproduction of the original 1766 edition, which was published just one year after the first edition. The book tells the story of a poor orphan girl named Margery Meanwell, who is known for having only one shoe. However, she is eventually given a pair of shoes by a wealthy gentleman, and from that moment on, she becomes known as ""Goody Two-Shoes."" The story follows Margery as she grows up and becomes a teacher, using her intelligence and kindness to help others. This edition of the book was published in 1882 and includes the original illustrations from the 1766 edition. It is a charming and timeless story that has been beloved by generations of children.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.
