Evelina's Garden (1899)

Evelina's Garden is a novel written by Mary Eleanor Wilkins in 1899. The story revolves around the life of Evelina, a young girl who lives with her mother in a small village in New England. Evelina's mother is a hard-working woman who struggles to make ends meet, but she takes great pride in her beautiful garden, which she tends to every day. Evelina is fascinated by the garden and spends most of her time there, helping her mother and learning about the different plants and flowers.As Evelina grows older, she begins to realize that her mother's hard work is not enough to provide for their family. She decides to leave the village and seek her fortune in the city. However, life in the city is not easy, and Evelina soon finds herself struggling to survive. She takes on various jobs, including working in a factory and as a maid, but she never forgets her love for gardening.Despite the challenges she faces, Evelina remains determined to succeed and eventually saves enough money to return to her village. When she arrives, she finds that her mother's health has deteriorated, and the garden has fallen into disrepair. With her knowledge and passion for gardening, Evelina sets out to restore the garden to its former glory and bring joy back into her mother's life.Evelina's Garden is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, love, and the beauty of nature. It is a timeless story that will appeal to readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.