The Story of a Moss Rose: Or Ruth and the Orphan Family is a novel written by Charles Bruce and first published in 1871. The story is set in the mid-19th century and follows the life of Ruth, a young woman who finds herself responsible for caring for a group of orphaned children. Ruth is a kind and caring person who takes on the challenge of raising the children, despite the many difficulties she faces. She is determined to provide them with a good life, and she works hard to ensure that they have enough to eat, a safe place to live, and a good education. The novel explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the importance of family. It also touches on social issues of the time, such as the treatment of orphans and the role of women in society. Throughout the book, the moss rose serves as a symbol of Ruth's love and devotion to the children. The rose is delicate and beautiful, but it also has thorns that can cause pain. This reflects the challenges that Ruth faces in her role as caregiver, but also the love and joy that she experiences in caring for the children. Overall, The Story of a Moss Rose is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of one woman's dedication to caring for others, and the importance of family and community in difficult times.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.