"Minnie Brown; or, The Gentle Girl" by Daniel Wise is a story set in the mid-1800s about a young girl named Minnie Brown, known for her gentle soul and inner beauty. The book tells the story of Minnie's life from her early childhood and highlights the themes of kindness, forgiveness, and the importance of developing a strong moral character. We follow Minnie as she navigates friendships, family relationships, and various challenges, always showcasing her ability to act with love and understanding. She meets challenges along the way, like her friendship with Lillia, who struggles with being selfish, and other unfortunate misunderstandings. The author uses these challenges as opportunities to highlight Minnie's moral strength and exceptional personal growth. The book ends with Christmas festivities and emphasizes how Minnie's soft, gentle nature enables her to face disagreements with an open heart.
Minnie Brown; or, The Gentle Girl
By Daniel Wise
Witness the heartwarming adventures of a young girl whose compassion and gentle spirit transform the lives of those around her, even when faced with adversity.
Summary
About the AuthorDaniel Wise (1813-1898) was a Methodist Episcopal clerical author, born in Portsmouth, England. He entered the United States in 1833, and became a pastor (1837-52). He worked as an editor of Zion's Herald (1852–56), and corresponding secretary of the Sunday School Union and Tract Society of his church (1856–72). Part of his duty as secretary was to edit all the publications of the society. From 1872, he was occupied in literary work. He published more than 40 books, including:Christian Love: or Charity An Essential Element of True Christian Character (1847)
The Path of Life (1847)
Precious Lessons from the Lips of Jesus (1854)
The Saintly and Successful Worker (1879)
Heroic Methodists of the Olden Time (1882)
Our Missionary Heroes and Heroines (1884)
Young Knights of the Cross (1887)
Faith, Hope, Love, and Duty (1891)
Bridal Greetings: A Marriage Gift, In Which the Mutual Duties of Husband and Wife are Familiarly Illustrated and Enforced (1850)
Daniel Wise (1813-1898) was a Methodist Episcopal clerical author, born in Portsmouth, England. He entered the United States in 1833, and became a pastor (1837-52). He worked as an editor of Zion's Herald (1852–56), and corresponding secretary of the Sunday School Union and Tract Society of his church (1856–72). Part of his duty as secretary was to edit all the publications of the society. From 1872, he was occupied in literary work. He published more than 40 books, including:Christian Love: or Charity An Essential Element of True Christian Character (1847) The Path of Life (1847) Precious Lessons from the Lips of Jesus (1854) The Saintly and Successful Worker (1879) Heroic Methodists of the Olden Time (1882) Our Missionary Heroes and Heroines (1884) Young Knights of the Cross (1887) Faith, Hope, Love, and Duty (1891) Bridal Greetings: A Marriage Gift, In Which the Mutual Duties of Husband and Wife are Familiarly Illustrated and Enforced (1850)
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