The Lonesomest Doll (1901)

The Lonesomest Doll is a children's book written by Abbie Farwell Brown and first published in 1901. The story follows a doll named Dolly Dingle who is left behind in a toy shop after all the other dolls are sold. Dolly is heartbroken and feels incredibly lonely as she watches children come and go, never choosing her. One day, a kind-hearted woman named Miss Darling comes into the shop and takes pity on Dolly. She buys her and takes her home, where Dolly finally finds the love and attention she has been longing for. The book is a heartwarming tale about the importance of love and companionship, and it is beautifully illustrated by E. Boyd Smith. The Lonesomest Doll has been a beloved classic for over a century and continues to be a favorite among young readers.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.