Homespun Tales - format ePub

In "A Summer in a Canyon," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a charming and richly descriptive narrative that captures the beauty and tranquility of a summer retreat in a remote canyon. Drawing on her...

In "A Cathedral Courtship," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin masterfully weaves a tender narrative set against the backdrop of a quaint New England village, rich with the charm of its natural landscape and communities....

In "A Village Stradivarius," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a poignant narrative that explores the intricate lives of small-town residents and the profound connections they share through music and memory....

In "A Cathedral Courtship," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin employs a charming narrative style to explore themes of love, faith, and the grandeur of religious devotion. Set against the backdrop of a picturesque...

In "Penelope's English Experiences," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin explores the delightful contrasts between American and English cultures through the eyes of the spirited titular character, Penelope. The...

In "The Story of Waitstill Baxter," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin masterfully weaves a rich tapestry of themes surrounding childhood, the human capacity for kindness, and the trials of growing up in a fluctuating...

In "Penelope's Irish Experiences," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a charming narrative that intertwines elements of humor, cultural exploration, and social commentary through the eyes of its spirited...

In "A Village Stradivarius," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin weaves a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of a quaint New England village. Through her lyrical prose and vivid descriptions, Wiggin explores...

In "Penelope's English Experiences," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin presents a charming narrative that contrasts American and English cultures through the witty and observant lens of Penelope, an American...

In "Penelope's Experiences in Scotland," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a delightful narrative that blends travelogue with social commentary, enveloping readers in the charm of Scottish landscapes and...

In "The Girl and the Kingdom," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a whimsical yet profound narrative that intertwines elements of fantasy and moral allegory. Set against the enchanting backdrop of a mythical...

In "Children's Rights: A Book of Nursery Logic," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin weaves together a rich tapestry of whimsical narratives and poignant reflections, advocating for the rights and dignity of children...

In "Mother Carey's Chickens," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a heartwarming narrative set against the backdrop of rural New England, where themes of family, resilience, and the unexpected joys of childhood...

In 'Froebel's Gifts,' a carefully curated anthology by the astute editors Nora Archibald Smith and Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, readers are introduced to a harmonious tapestry of literary works that explore...

"Froebel's Gifts" is a rich anthology that delves into the educational theories and practices of Friedrich Froebel, framing them within a broader historical and pedagogical context. The collection spans...

In "Penelope's Postscripts," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin explores the intricacies of human relationships through a series of engaging, whimsical letters penned by the charming yet unconventional Penelope....

In "The Story of Patsy," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a delightful children's narrative that embodies the charm of early 20th-century American literature. The novella follows the life of a spirited...

In "Marm Lisa," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin weaves a captivating narrative that offers a rich tapestry of social commentary and emotional depth. Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, the...

'A Cathedral Courtship' was first published in 1893, appearing in a volume with 'Penelope's English Experiences.' In course of time, the latter story, finding unexpected favour in the public eyes, left...

Mother Ann's Children A Son of Adam Divers Doctrines Louisa's Mind The Little Quail Bird Susanna speaks in Meeting "The Lower Plane" Concerning Backsliders Love Manifold Brother and Sister "The Open Door"...

Kate Douglas Wiggin's 'The Old Peabody Pew' is a charming and insightful novel set in a small New England town during the 19th century. The book focuses on the lives of the townspeople who gather regularly...

In 'The Girl Scouts: A Training School for Womanhood' by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, the reader is taken on a journey through the revolutionary organization of the Girl Scouts and its impact on shaping...

In "The Diary of a Goose Girl," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin presents a whimsical yet poignant narrative through the eyes of a young girl who becomes enchanted by a flock of geese. Set against the backdrop...

In "Timothy's Quest," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin weaves a heartfelt narrative that unfolds the trials and triumphs of a young boy named Timothy, who embodies innocence and resilience. The book's literary...

"Mother Carey's Chickens" by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin is a charming, semi-autobiographical novel that captures the innocence and adventures of childhood through the lens of family life in New England....

In "The Girl Scouts: A Training School for Womanhood," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin presents a compelling exploration of the formative principles and practices of the Girl Scouts, weaving together a narrative...

In "Susanna and Sue," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin delivers a charming narrative that explores the intricacies of childhood friendship and the whimsical adventures of two spirited young girls. Set against...

In "The Story of Waitstill Baxter," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a poignant narrative set against the backdrop of early 20th-century America, intertwining themes of self-discovery, community, and...

In "Homespun Tales," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin weaves a rich tapestry of American folklore and rural life through charming narratives that celebrate the simplicity and authenticity of human experience....

In "A Summer in a Canyon," Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin crafts a charming and richly descriptive narrative that captures the beauty and tranquility of a summer retreat in a remote canyon. Drawing on her...

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The story of Oliver Twist - orphaned, and set upon by evil and adversity from his first breath - shocked readers when it was published. After running away from the workhouse and pompous beadle Mr Bumble,...

A burned-out pop star stranded in small-town Kentucky can't help falling for her unlikely knight in shining armour - the notoriously grumpy owner of the local pie shop - in this charming slice of romance...

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An enchanting collection containing books four, five, and six of #1 New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Regency-set Bridgerton novels—Romancing Mister Bridgerton; To Sir Phillip, with...

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"'There will be three tasks, spaced throughout the school year, and they will test the champions in many different ways … their magical prowess - their daring - their powers of deduction - and, of course,...

"'You are sharing the Dark Lord's thoughts and emotions. The Headmaster thinks it inadvisable for this to continue. He wishes me to teach you how to close your mind to the Dark Lord.'" Dark times have...

In the vast expanse of the treacherous ocean, a legendary tale unfolds, gripping the hearts of readers for generations to come. Immerse yourself in the thrilling world of "Moby Dick," a literary masterpiece...

Jonathan Harker, a young London solicitor travels to Transylvania to help a rich nobleman, Count Dracula, purchase an estate in England. Dracula is planning to immigrate to England, and wants Harker to...

This ebook compiles Jule Verne's complete collection, including "Twenty-Thousand Leagues Under the Sea", "Journey to the Interior of the Earth", "The Mysterious Island", "Around the World in Eighty Days",...

The story of the orphan Oliver, who runs away from the workhouse only to be taken in by a den of thieves, shocked readers when it was first published. Dickens's tale of childhood innocence beset by evil...

Fame. Fashion. Friendship. Hollie can't catch a break. She's broke, she's back living with her family, and her career prospects are precisely zero. So when the chance arises for her and her best friend...

As the interminable case of Jarndyce and Jarndyce grinds its way through the Court of Chancery, it draws together a disparate group of people: Ada and Richard Clare, whose inheritance is gradually being...

What The Lord of the Rings is to fantasy, Dune is to science fiction. Presenting one of the most influential works of all time, which has inspired countless other stories for more than half a century,...

An enchanting collection containing the first three novels in New York Times bestselling author Julia Quinn’s beloved Bridgerton series set in Regency England—The Duke and I, The Viscount Who Loved Me,...

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The Thought Police, Doublethink, Newspeak, Big Brother – 1984 itself: these terms and concepts have moved from the world of fiction into our everyday lives. They are central to our thinking about freedom...

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