PORTER, Eleanor H. - Miss Billy - (Hardcover in Wrapper)

Book and wrapper still in a good condition - Sunday school prize sticker inside - 253 pg..   >>>   Mr. Neilson was determined to name his first child after his boyhood chum, William Henshaw. When the baby disappointed him by being a girl, he was consoled by naming her Billy. Miss Billy, now 18, orphaned and all alone in the world, takes her lawyers suggestion to ask her namesake to take her in. Only one little problem Mr. Henshaw did not know of her existence, and then mistakenly thinks that Billy is a boy!   >>>   Eleanor H. Porter's 'Miss Billy' occupies a distinct space in early 20th-century American literature, a period rich in exploring domestic narratives and the emergence of strong female characters. With an engaging prose style, Porter weaves the trials and tribulations of her titular protagonist, Billy, in a manner that both delights and provides insight into the societal norms of the time. The narrative constructs a literary tapestry, capturing the essence of coming-of-age during an era where women began to assert their independence, yet often remained circumscribed by traditional roles.