Mildred's New Daughter (1894)

Mildred's New Daughter, written by Martha Finley and published in 1894, is a novel that tells the story of Mildred Keith, a young woman who has recently become a mother. The book follows Mildred as she navigates the challenges of motherhood, including the physical and emotional toll it takes on her, as well as the difficulties of raising a child in the late 19th century.The novel is set in the fictional town of Pleasant Plains, where Mildred and her family live. Mildred is married to a doctor named Charles Landor, and together they have a young daughter named Daisy. When Mildred becomes pregnant again, she is overjoyed at the thought of having another child. However, her joy is tempered by the knowledge that childbirth is a dangerous and unpredictable process, and she fears for her own safety as well as that of her unborn child.As the pregnancy progresses, Mildred experiences a range of emotions, from excitement and anticipation to fear and anxiety. She also faces challenges in her relationships with her family and friends, as she struggles to balance her responsibilities as a mother with her own needs and desires.Ultimately, Mildred gives birth to a healthy baby girl, whom she names Gracie. The arrival of Gracie brings joy and happiness to Mildred and her family, but it also presents new challenges and responsibilities. Throughout the novel, Mildred learns valuable lessons about motherhood, love, and the importance of family, and she emerges as a strong and resilient character who is determined to do whatever it takes to protect and care for her children.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.