Rare edition with unique illustrations and elegant classic cream paper. "The Little Minister" - poster for stage adaptation popular sentimental novel by J. M. Barrie, published in 1891 and dramatized in 1897. The Little Minister is set in Thrums, a Scottish weaving village based on Barrie's birthplace, and concerns Gavin Dishart, a young impoverished minister with his first congregation. The weavers he serves soon riot in protest against reductions in their wages and harsh working conditions. Warned by Babbie, a beautiful and mysterious Gypsy, that Lord Rintoul, the local laird, has summoned the militia, the weavers prepare for a fight. During the ensuing melee, Dishart rescues Babbie from the soldiers. Dishart and Babbie fall in love, he never suspecting that she is really a well-born lady who is unwillingly betrothed to the old Lord Rintoul. After many trials, the two live happily ever after. Includes vintage illustration!

Media	Books Paperback Book (Book with soft cover and glued back)
Released	August 9, 2018
ISBN13	9781724984289
Publishers	Createspace Independent Publishing Platf
Pages	288
Dimensions	152 × 229 × 17 mm · 426 g
Language	English