Minnie Brown; or, The Gentle Girl

"Minnie Brown; or, The Gentle Girl" by Daniel Wise is a novel written during the mid-19th century, likely in the 1850s. This book focuses on the character of Minnie Brown, a kind-hearted and gentle girl whose beauty emanates from her virtuous spirit rather than her physical appearance. Through a series of episodes from her childhood, the story explores themes of kindness, patience, and the importance of character development through trials and tribulations. The storyline revolves around Minnie, who exemplifies goodness and forgiveness in her interactions with friends and family. Throughout the narrative, she faces challenges, such as selfishness from her friend Lillia and misunderstandings with her peers. Each situation serves as a lesson in moral strength and personal growth, demonstrating how Minnie's gentle nature enables her to approach conflicts with love and compassion. The last events of the story culminate in a joyful Christmas celebration, where Minnie demonstrates her ability to forgive and maintain kindness even in the face of adversity, solidifying her reputation as "MINNIE, THE GENTLE GIRL." (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Daniel Wise (1813-1898) was a Methodist Episcopal clerical author, born in Portsmouth, England. He entered the United States in 1833, and became a pastor (1837-52). He worked as an editor of Zion's Herald (1852–56), and corresponding secretary of the Sunday School Union and Tract Society of his church (1856–72). Part of his duty as secretary was to edit all the publications of the society. From 1872, he was occupied in literary work. He published more than 40 books, including:Christian Love: or Charity An Essential Element of True Christian Character (1847) The Path of Life (1847) Precious Lessons from the Lips of Jesus (1854) The Saintly and Successful Worker (1879) Heroic Methodists of the Olden Time (1882) Our Missionary Heroes and Heroines (1884) Young Knights of the Cross (1887) Faith, Hope, Love, and Duty (1891) Bridal Greetings: A Marriage Gift, In Which the Mutual Duties of Husband and Wife are Familiarly Illustrated and Enforced (1850)