Modesty And Merit

Modesty and Merit: Or The Gray-Bird's Story of Little May-Rose and John is a children's book written by Ferdinand Schmidt and originally published in 1859. The story follows two young children, May-Rose and John, as they learn important life lessons about modesty and merit. The book is narrated by a wise gray-bird who shares his wisdom with the children and encourages them to be humble, kind, and hardworking. Throughout the story, May-Rose and John encounter various challenges and obstacles, but they always strive to do their best and demonstrate their merit. The book is filled with delightful illustrations and charming characters, making it an enjoyable read for children of all ages. Overall, Modesty and Merit is a timeless tale that teaches valuable lessons about character and integrity.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.