The Fiddling Girl

The Fiddling Girl: The Story of Virginia Hammond is a historical fiction novel written by Daisy Rhodes Campbell and originally published in 1914. The book tells the story of Virginia Hammond, a young girl growing up in rural Appalachia in the late 1800s. Virginia is a talented fiddler, but her father disapproves of her musical pursuits and wants her to focus on more practical skills.Despite her father’s objections, Virginia continues to play the fiddle and becomes a local sensation, performing at dances and other events. Along the way, she faces challenges and obstacles, including a devastating fire that destroys her family’s home and the loss of her beloved fiddle.The novel explores themes of family, tradition, and the struggle to pursue one’s passions in the face of societal expectations. It also offers a glimpse into the cultural and musical traditions of Appalachia during this time period.Overall, The Fiddling Girl is a heartwarming and inspiring tale of a young girl’s determination to follow her dreams and find her place in the world.This 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.