The Grinder Papers: Being the Adventures of Miss Charity Grinder ...

By Mary Kyle Dallas

Book Overview

The Grinder Papers: Being The Adventures Of Miss Charity Grinder (1877) is a novel written by Mary Kyle Dallas. The book is a collection of short stories that follow the adventures of Miss Charity Grinder, a young woman living in 19th century England. The stories are told through the perspective of Miss Grinder's diary entries and letters to her friend, Miss Delia Blount. Miss Grinder is a spirited and independent woman who is determined to live life on her own terms. She is not content with the traditional roles assigned to women of her time and instead seeks out adventure and excitement. Throughout the book, she travels to various locations, including Scotland and Italy, and encounters a variety of interesting characters along the way.The stories in The Grinder Papers are filled with humor, wit, and social commentary. Dallas uses Miss Grinder's adventures to critique the societal norms of her time and highlight the restrictions placed on women. Despite the serious themes, the book is also an entertaining and engaging read, with Miss Grinder's misadventures resulting in humorous situations.Overall, The Grinder Papers: Being The Adventures Of Miss Charity Grinder (1877) is a charming and insightful book that offers a unique perspective on 19th century England. It is a must-read for fans of classic literature and anyone interested in the history of women's rights.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120762146
• ISBN13: 9781120762146
• Release Date: December 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 360 Pages
• Weight: 1.06 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"