Gertrude, Agnes and Melite, and Amelia Douglas: Tales, for the Instruction and Amusement of Young Persons is a book written by Elizabeth Semple in 1804. The book consists of four stories that are aimed at teaching young people moral lessons while also entertaining them. The first story, Gertrude, is about a young girl who is orphaned and goes to live with her uncle. She learns about the importance of being kind and generous to others, even when they...