This vintage book contains a charming collection of short stories written by American author Louisa May Alcott. Contents include: "A Modern Cinderella: Or, The Little Old Shoe", "Debby's Debut", "Brothers", and "Nelly's Hospital". Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. This fantastic collection constitutes a must-read for fans of Alcott's work and would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Other notable works by this author include: "An Old-Fashioned Girl" (1886), "Eight Cousins" (1869), and "A Long Fatal Love Chase" (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.