Publisher's Synopsis
Miss Minerva and William Green Hill is a novel written by Frances Boyd Calhoun. The story is set in a small town in the southern United States during the early 20th century. The main character, Miss Minerva, is a middle-aged spinster who has dedicated her life to teaching young girls in her community. She is strict, but fair, and is respected by her students and their families.The story begins when William Green Hill, a young orphan boy, is sent to live with Miss Minerva. William is a mischievous child who has been expelled from several schools. Miss Minerva sees potential in him and takes him under her wing, determined to give him the education and guidance he needs to succeed in life.Despite their differences in age and background, Miss Minerva and William develop a close bond. Miss Minerva becomes a mother figure to William, and he becomes her prot�����g�����. Together, they face challenges such as prejudice, poverty, and illness, but they always support each other and work towards their goals.The novel explores themes of education, family, and the importance of community. It also touches on issues such as racism and classism, which were prevalent during the time period in which the story is set.Overall, Miss Minerva and William Green Hill is a heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship and the power of education and love.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.
