The Gold Thimble : Kessinger Publishing : 9781120886095 : 1120886090 : 29 Jan 2010 : ""The Gold Thimble: A Story For Little Folks"" is a children's book written by Oliver Optic and originally published in 1865. The story follows a young girl named Nellie, who is given a gold thimble by her grandmother as a gift. Nellie treasures the thimble and wears it everywhere she goes, but one day she loses it while playing outside. Distraught and determined to find it, Nellie sets out on a quest to locate her beloved thimble. Along the way, she encounters various challenges and makes new friends who help her in her search. Ultimately, Nellie learns valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the true meaning of treasure. ""The Gold Thimble"" is a heartwarming tale that teaches children important values and morals, while also entertaining them with an engaging and exciting story.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such