Modesty and Merit: Or The Gray-Bird's Story of Little May-Rose and John is a children's book written by Ferdinand Schmidt in 1859. The story follows the adventures of two young children, Little May-Rose and John, as they navigate the challenges of growing up and learning important life lessons. The titular gray-bird serves as a wise and compassionate guide, imparting valuable insights and advice to the children as they encounter various obstacles and setbacks. Throughout the book, themes of humility, kindness, and perseverance are emphasized, encouraging young readers to cultivate these virtues in their own lives. With its engaging narrative and timeless moral lessons, Modesty and Merit remains a beloved classic of children's literature.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.
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