Mary Jane's City Home (1920)

Mary Jane's City Home is a children's book written by Clara Ingram Judson and first published in 1920. The story follows the adventures of Mary Jane, a young girl who moves from the country to the city with her family. Mary Jane is initially hesitant about leaving her rural home, but she soon becomes fascinated by the sights and sounds of the city. She explores her new neighborhood, makes new friends, and learns about city life.Throughout the book, Mary Jane discovers the joys and challenges of living in the city. She learns about the different types of transportation, such as streetcars and subways, and she visits museums, parks, and other attractions. She also experiences the hustle and bustle of city life, including the noise, crowds, and traffic.Despite the excitement of the city, Mary Jane misses her old home and her country ways. She longs for the quiet of the countryside and the freedom to roam and explore. However, as she becomes more familiar with the city, she learns to appreciate its unique charms and finds ways to make it feel more like home.Mary Jane's City Home is a charming and engaging book that introduces young readers to the joys and challenges of city life. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with children today, nearly a century after its initial publication.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.