Doctor Marigold is a novella written by the renowned English author Charles Dickens. It was first published in 1865 as part of the Christmas edition of the magazine ""All the Year Round"". The story is narrated by Doctor Marigold, a cheap-jack (a traveling salesman) who sells various items such as ribbons, laces, and handkerchiefs from his cart. He is a widower who has a daughter named Sophy, who is deaf and dumb.The novella is divided into two parts. In the first part, Doctor Marigold tells the story of his life, how he became a cheap-jack, and how he met and married his wife. He also talks about his daughter Sophy and how he communicates with her using sign language. In the second part, Doctor Marigold tells the story of a young girl named Little Em'ly, whom he meets on one of his travels. Little Em'ly is a poor orphan who is mistreated by her adoptive mother and her husband. Doctor Marigold takes her under his wing and tries to help her.The novella deals with themes such as poverty, love, and the importance of communication. It is a heartwarming story that shows the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity. Dickens' writing style is vivid and descriptive, and he paints a vivid picture of the life of a cheap-jack in Victorian England. Overall, Doctor Marigold is a charming and uplifting novella that is sure to delight readers of all ages.I am a Cheap Jack, and my own father's name was Willum Marigold. It was in his lifetime supposed by some that his name was William, but my own father always consistently said, No, it was Willum. On which point I content myself with looking at the argument this way: If a man is not allowed to know his own name in a free country, how much is he allowed to know in a land of slavery?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.