The Lamplighter by Maria S. Cummins is a classic novel originally published in 1854. The story follows the life of a young orphan girl named Gertrude who is taken in by a wealthy family in New York City. However, Gertrude struggles to fit in with her new family and longs for the simpler life she had with her old guardian.As Gertrude grows up, she becomes a lamplighter - a job that requires her to light the streetlamps in the city every night. Through her work, Gertrude meets a variety of characters and experiences both joy and heartbreak.The novel explores themes of class, family, and the importance of finding one's place in the world. It is a heartwarming tale that has been beloved by readers for over a century.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.