This antiquarian volume contains 'Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch', Alice Hegan Rice's 1901 novel that tells the story of family coping with poverty in southern America. Heart-warming and humorous, this wonderful tale will appeal to those who enjoy inspirational stories of human endeavour, and is one not to be missed by fans of Rice's work. The book was extremely popular upon its release, and has been made into several films. The chapters of this book include: Mrs. Wigg's Philosophy, Ways and Means, The ''Christmas Lady'', The Annexation of Cuby, A Reminiscence, A Theatre Party, ''Mr. Bob'', Mrs. Wiggs at Home, How Spring Came to the Cabbage Patch, Australia's Mishap, et cetera. Alice Hegan Rice (1870 - 1942) was an American novelist. This volume is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.