Uncle Jock's Little Girl (1866)

""Uncle Jock's Little Girl"" is a novel written by Isabel Suart Robson and published in 1866. The story follows the life of a young girl named Effie, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her uncle, Jock. Jock is a wealthy and successful businessman who is initially reluctant to take on the responsibility of raising a child, but eventually grows to love Effie as his own daughter.As Effie grows up, she becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in society, particularly between the wealthy and the poor. She develops a strong sense of social justice and becomes involved in various charitable causes, much to the chagrin of her uncle and his wealthy friends.The novel explores themes of family, love, social justice, and the struggle between tradition and progress. It also provides a fascinating glimpse into Victorian-era society, with its rigid social hierarchies and strict gender roles.Overall, ""Uncle Jock's Little Girl"" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking novel that will appeal to readers who enjoy historical fiction and stories about family and social justice.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.