Miss Jimmy (1913)

Miss Jimmy is a novel written by Laura Elizabeth Richards and published in 1913. The story follows the life of a young girl named Jimmy, who is raised by her father and aunt after her mother dies. Jimmy is a tomboy who prefers to wear pants and engage in outdoor activities, much to the disapproval of her aunt. As she grows up, Jimmy becomes interested in medicine and decides to pursue a career as a doctor. However, she faces many obstacles and discrimination due to her gender. Despite this, Jimmy perseveres and eventually becomes a successful physician.The novel explores themes of gender roles, societal expectations, and the pursuit of one's passions. It also highlights the importance of perseverance and determination in the face of adversity. Overall, Miss Jimmy is a heartwarming and inspiring story that celebrates the power of individuality and the pursuit of one's dreams.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.