The Miller house has 47 books. Bible (German), Martyrs Mirror, Ausbund, 3 on agronomy, 2 on veterinary, 6 hymnals, 33 on housekeeping and herbalism. Hannah read all by 12. Three times.
English neighbor (Linda) gave her 'Little House on the Prairie.' Hannah read it overnight (by kerosene, under covers). Returned it. Linda gave more. By 14, Hannah had read 200 books. Secretly.
Mom found the stack under the mattress. Didn't scold. Sat. Said: 'Knowledge isn't sin. Pride in knowledge is sin. Read. But don't think yourself smarter than those who don't.' Hannah nodded. Kept reading. But got quieter about it.