The Potter's Thumb, Vol. 1

The Potter's Thumb V1 is a novel written by Flora Annie Webster Steel that follows the story of a young girl named Kasi who is born into a poor family in India. Despite her circumstances, Kasi is determined to become a potter and follows her passion for the craft. She begins to work for a wealthy family as a potter and eventually falls in love with their son, Raman. However, their love is forbidden due to their different social statuses, and Kasi must navigate the challenges of their relationship while also facing the pressures of her family's financial struggles. The novel explores themes of love, class, and tradition in Indian society during the early 20th century.It was a foolish, aimless little cry, yet somehow it raised a new idea in her mind. What if he had lost his way in that hideous tangle? She was at the blot of shadow in an instant calling again and again. Too late surely too late, for the bamboo lintel to which she clung frantically swayed. Not down yet--yes down, and she with it, half kneeling still. She heard a cry from Lewis bidding the others run in on the fire and stamp it out; but as she staggered to her feet still holding on to the lintel something else staggered beside her.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.