Endeavour Press
Invincible Louisa by Cornelia Meigs
Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy, the four famous March sisters in Little Women, were more than just storybook characters. The author, Louisa May Alcott, based that book on her own loving family - her parents and her sisters, Anna, Elizabeth, and May.
Bronson Alcott's mother taught him to write on their kitchen floor. Determined to make a life for himself, Bronson set out to find an educational institution where he could teach.
Through his endeavours, Bronson met his future wife, Abba May. Once married, they moved to Germantown - the start of their many moves.
His four daughters, Anna, Louisa, Elizabeth and May, were his pride and joy. Louisa was the most daring of all of them. From an early life, Louisa was always getting into trouble and loved the outdoors.
A particularly cunning publisher, Mr Thomas Niles, urged Louisa to write a book for girls. Louisa wrote about her own mother and sisters. Little Women became a sensational hit around the world.
From the proceeds, Louisa was able to provide her family with the desperately needed stable income - her one aim in life. She gave her family everything they ever wanted or needed.
She finally had fame and affection - something that was seldom earned.
In this book, Cornelia Meigs tells us the full story of the Alcott (March) family. An unbelievable story of a brave, loving family, even more wonderful than Little Women.
Cornelia Meigs (1844 - 1973) was an American writer. She wrote both fiction and biographies for children. Meigs won the Newbery Medal for this book
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