Ruthie's Venture : Kessinger Publishing : 9781164921219 : 1164921215 : 10 Sep 2010 : Ruthie's Venture: Or Flowers, Fruit, And Thorns In Glenbury is a novel written by Isabel Thompson Hopkins in 1876. The book tells the story of Ruthie, a young girl who lives in the small town of Glenbury. Ruthie dreams of making a difference in the world and decides to start a garden to bring beauty and joy to her community. However, she soon discovers that her venture is not without its challenges. Ruthie must navigate the thorny relationships between her neighbors and deal with unexpected setbacks in her garden. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the power of nature. The book is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's determination to make a difference in her world and the obstacles she must overcome to achieve her goals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notatio