The Nurnberg Stove

The Nurnberg Stove is a classic novel written by Ouida, first published in 1871. The story is set in Germany and follows the life of a young girl named Gisela, who lives with her grandfather in a small village. Gisela is a kind and gentle girl who loves all living creatures, including a little mouse that lives in her room. One day, her grandfather brings home a beautiful Nurnberg stove, which becomes the centerpiece of their home.The Nurnberg stove is not just any ordinary stove, it is a magical stove that can talk and has a personality of its own. The stove is also a master storyteller and tells Gisela many wonderful stories about its travels and adventures. Gisela becomes very attached to the stove and spends many hours listening to its stories.As the story progresses, Gisela's grandfather falls ill and is unable to work. The family is struggling to make ends meet and they are forced to sell the Nurnberg stove. Gisela is heartbroken and begs her grandfather not to sell the stove, but he has no other choice.The Nurnberg stove is sold to a wealthy merchant who takes it to his home in a distant city. Gisela is devastated and misses the stove terribly. However, the stove has not forgotten Gisela and sends her a beautiful gift that changes her life forever.The Nurnberg Stove is a heartwarming story about the power of love, kindness, and the magic of storytelling. It is a timeless classic that has captivated readers for generations and continues to be a beloved children's book today.It was very dark in the closed truck, which had only a little window above the door; and it was crowded, and had a strong smell in it from the Russian hides and the hams that were in it. But August was not frightened; he was close to Hirschvogel, and presently he meant to be closer still; for he meant to do nothing less than get inside HirschvogelThis 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.