Thistledown (1875)

Thistledown is a novel written by Alexander Rae Garvie and first published in 1875. The story follows the life of a young girl named Thistledown, who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel and abusive aunt. Despite her difficult circumstances, Thistledown remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself.As she grows older, Thistledown falls in love with a young man named Walter, but their relationship is threatened by the interference of her aunt and other obstacles. Along the way, Thistledown must navigate the challenges of poverty, social class, and societal expectations as she strives to find happiness and fulfillment.Garvie's novel is a poignant and moving portrayal of a young woman's journey towards independence and self-discovery. With vivid descriptions of the Scottish countryside and a cast of memorable characters, Thistledown is a timeless tale of love, perseverance, and the power of the human spirit.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.