Thistle-Down (1866)

Thistle-Down is a novel written by Emily Susan G. Saunders and published in 1866. The story is set in Scotland and follows the life of a young girl named Thistle, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her uncle. Thistle is a bright and spirited child, but she struggles to fit in with her new family and longs for the love and acceptance of her uncle.As Thistle grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the social and political issues of her time, including the struggle for Scottish independence and the plight of the working class. She becomes involved in these movements and begins to see her own life in a new light.Throughout the novel, Thistle faces many challenges and obstacles, but she remains determined to live life on her own terms and to fight for what she believes in. Along the way, she makes many friends and allies, including a young man named Walter, who becomes her closest confidant and ally.Thistle-Down is a powerful and inspiring novel that explores themes of identity, social justice, and the power of individual agency. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Scottish literature, historical fiction, or feminist literature.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.