The Little Brown House On The Albany Road (1915)

The Little Brown House On The Albany Road is a novel written by George Sheldon and published in 1915. The story revolves around a young girl named Ruth, who lives in a small brown house on the outskirts of the town. Ruth's father is a farmer, and her mother has passed away. Ruth is a kind and caring girl who loves to help others. One day, Ruth meets a wealthy woman named Mrs. Van Cortlandt, who takes an interest in her and offers to send her to a boarding school. Ruth is excited about the opportunity and begins to dream of a better life. However, when she arrives at the school, she finds that it is not what she expected. Ruth struggles to fit in at the school, but she perseveres and eventually becomes a successful student. She makes friends with a girl named Alice, who helps her navigate the social hierarchies of the school. Ruth also meets a young man named Tom, who she falls in love with. As Ruth's life begins to improve, she receives news that her father has fallen ill. She returns home to care for him and realizes that her true happiness lies in the little brown house on the Albany Road. Ruth decides to stay in her hometown and help her father with the farm. She also decides to marry Tom and start a family of her own. The Little Brown House On The Albany Road is a heartwarming story about the importance of family, friendship, and finding happiness in the simple things in life. It is a classic tale of perseverance and determination, and it has been beloved by readers for over a century.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.