02743cam a22004213u 4500 73760 UtSlPG 20260610134715.0 m cr n 260607r20241897utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Whitaker, Evelyn, 1844-1929 Laddie, and Miss Toosey's mission Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-06-03 Laddie -- Miss Toosey's mission. Al Haines "Laddie and Miss Toosey's Mission" by Evelyn Whitaker is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a young man known as Laddie, who has grown up and made his way to London as a successful doctor, John Carter. The narrative opens with Laddie's mother, an old country woman, embarking on a journey to visit him, revealing her deep affection and pride in her son, which is juxtaposed against the realities of social class differences and Laddie's attempts to navigate his new life while managing his past. At the start of the book, the scene is set on a train where the old woman, overwhelmed by her journey and new surroundings, is introduced alongside Laddie’s character through her fond recollections of him. As the train rolls forward, she recounts stories of Laddie's childhood to fellow travelers, showcasing the warmth of their relationship. Simultaneously, we are introduced to Laddie as he starts to grapple with his complex feelings about his mother's arrival in his more sophisticated world. The opening establishes a range of themes, including familial love, social class, and the challenges of reconciling one's past with present ambitions, hinting at the emotional conflicts and character developments that will unfold throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Philadelphia: Henry Altemus, 1897 Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Outdoor life -- Juvenile fiction Physicians -- Juvenile fiction Missionaries -- Juvenile fiction Charity -- Juvenile fiction Intergenerational relations -- Juvenile fiction Older women -- Juvenile fiction England -- Religious life and customs -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/73760 114485 114485