Publisher's Synopsis
Lady Mary and Her Nurse is a children's book written by Catherine Parr Traill. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the adventures of Lady Mary, a young girl who lives in a large mansion with her family. Lady Mary's nurse, who is also her best friend, takes care of her and teaches her all sorts of things.Throughout the book, Lady Mary and her nurse have many exciting experiences together, including exploring the gardens and woods around their home, going on picnics, and even encountering some wild animals. Lady Mary also learns about the importance of being kind and helping others, as she and her nurse help a poor family in need.The book is beautifully illustrated with detailed drawings that bring the story to life. It is a heartwarming tale of friendship, adventure, and learning, perfect for young readers who love stories about strong female characters and the importance of compassion and kindness.The nurse smiled, and said, ""It is not a fish at all, my dear; it is a dried beaver's tail. I brought it from the back lakes when I was at home, that you might see it. See, my lady, how curiously the beaver's tail is covered with scales; it looks like some sort of black leather, stamped in a diaper pattern. Before it is dried, it is very heavy, weighing three or four pounds. I have heard my brothers and some of the Indian trappers say, that the animal makes use of its tail to beat the sides of the dams and smoothe the mud and clay, as a plasterer uses a trowel.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.