Publisher's Synopsis
Mary's Holiday Task is a novel written by Georgina M. Moore in 1879. The story revolves around a young girl named Mary who is given a task to complete during her summer holiday. Mary's grandmother, who is a wealthy and influential woman, asks her to visit a poor family in the nearby village and help them out in any way she can. Initially, Mary is hesitant and unsure of what to do, but eventually, she decides to take up the challenge.As Mary spends time with the family, she learns about their struggles and tries to help them in various ways. She befriends the children, helps with household chores, and even raises money to buy them new clothes. Through her actions, Mary learns the value of compassion, kindness, and generosity.The book also highlights the stark differences between the rich and the poor in Victorian England. Mary's grandmother, who is portrayed as a snobbish and elitist woman, is contrasted with the humble and hardworking family that Mary befriends. The novel is a poignant portrayal of social inequality and the power of empathy and human connection.Overall, Mary's Holiday Task is a heartwarming and inspiring story that teaches important lessons about compassion and social responsibility.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.
