
Little Pilgrim At Aunt Lou’s.
LITTLE PILGRIM AT AUNT LOU’S.
A bright, breezy summer begins as a five‑year‑old girl sets off with her parents and Aunt Lillie for a country stay at Aunt Lou’s. The journey, taken by steam‑car, is filled with the excitement of packing treasured dolls and a special travelling suit, while the family navigates the small dilemmas of what to bring and what to leave behind. Along the way, gentle humor arises from the child’s earnest questions about fairness and the tender guidance of her aunt.
Upon arriving at the farm, the little pilgrim awakens to the sounds of roosters and cows, discovering a new world of open fields, cozy rooms, and eager cousins ready to welcome her. The story captures the simple joys and innocent worries of early childhood, painting a vivid picture of seasonal change, family bonds, and the wonder of a first adventure away from home.
Language
en
Duration
~21 minutes (20K characters)
Series
The Little Pilgrim Series
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: American Sunday-school Union, 1879.
Credits
Charlene Taylor and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Release date
Apr 25, 2022
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1831–1912
A versatile 19th-century American writer, she moved easily between fiction, children's stories, and practical books for the home. Her work reflects both a storyteller's imagination and a strong interest in everyday domestic life.
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