The Diary of a Goose Girl - Kate Douglas Wiggin - Bog

The Diary of a Goose Girl is a classic children's book written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. The story follows a young girl named Rebecca Randall, who is sent to live with her spinster aunts in the countryside of Maine. Rebecca is tasked with taking care of the family's flock of geese, which she takes to with great enthusiasm.As Rebecca becomes more involved in the daily lives of the geese, she begins to develop a deep understanding of their behavior and personalities. She also learns valuable lessons about responsibility, hard work, and the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect.Throughout the book, Rebecca writes in her diary about her experiences as a goose girl, sharing her observations and insights with the reader. She also encounters a number of colorful characters, including a mischievous boy named Don, a kind-hearted farmer named Mr. Cobb, and a gruff old man named Uncle Jerry.The Diary of a Goose Girl is a heartwarming and engaging story that has been beloved by children and adults alike for over a century. It is a timeless tale of friendship, adventure, and the joys of rural life, and is sure to delight readers of all ages.1902. Another heartwarming tale from the author of Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm. The story begins: In alluding to myself as a Goose Girl, I am using only the most modest of my titles; for I am also a poultry maid, a tend of Belgian hares and rabbits, and a shepherdess; but I particularly fancy the role of Goose Girl, because it recalls the German fairy tales of my early youth, when I always yearned, but never hoped, to be precisely what I now am. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.