Maria Edgeworth was a prolific writer of children's stories and moral tales. This collection features some of her most famous works, including Angelina, which tells the story of a virtuous young girl who resists temptation, and The Good French Governess, which explores the challenges faced by governesses in 18th century France. A charming and educational read for children and adults alike. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.