The Little Colonel by Annie Fellows Johnston – A Southern Tale of Pride, Family, and Early American Morality

Vintage-style book cover of The Little Colonel Stories by Annie Fellows Johnston, shown alongside a portrait of the author

Published in 1895, The Little Colonel opened a new chapter in American juvenile fiction with its spirited protagonist, Lloyd Sherman. Set in post-Civil War Kentucky, the story captures the tensions and affections of a Southern family reeling from generational pride. Its influence extended through more than a dozen sequels, shaping an entire series adored by … Read more