Lucretia Peabody Hale était une journaliste et auteure américaine qui se consacra à la littérature après sa scolarité. Elle publia de nombreuses histoires dans des périodiques et des journaux, dont certaines furent ensuite rassemblées en livres. Son œuvre explorait des thèmes pertinents pour la société de son époque, faisant preuve d'un sens aigu de l'observation. Hale contribua au paysage littéraire par ses récits captivants.
As a facsimile reprint of a scarce antiquarian work, this book preserves the original's content while acknowledging potential imperfections from its age, including marks and flawed pages. The reprint aims to protect and promote culturally significant literature, offering readers an affordable, high-quality edition that remains true to the original text.
Originally published in 1866, this reprint offers readers a chance to explore a classic work that has stood the test of time. The book delves into themes and narratives reflective of its era, providing insight into the historical context and cultural nuances of the period. With its enduring relevance, it invites both new and returning readers to engage with the text's rich language and thought-provoking ideas.
A Story Of Home (1868)
This antiquarian book offers a facsimile reprint of a historically significant work, preserving its cultural importance. Readers may encounter imperfections typical of older texts, including marks and flawed pages. The edition aims to protect and promote classic literature, ensuring accessibility through high-quality reproduction that remains true to the original.
A story of home. Fourth Edition
Set against the backdrop of home life, this narrative explores the challenges and triumphs faced by its characters. With a focus on personal struggles and relationships, it delves into the dynamics of family and community. The fourth edition maintains the integrity of the original 1868 text, providing readers with a glimpse into the societal norms and values of the time. This reprint offers a faithful representation of the story's themes and character development, making it a valuable addition for those interested in historical literature.
The book presents a faithful reproduction of the original work, preserving the authenticity and nuances of the text. It aims to provide readers with an accurate representation, allowing them to experience the content as it was initially intended. This edition may appeal to those interested in historical literature or seeking to explore classic themes and ideas.
Set in a charming and humorous world, this story follows the quirky Peterkin family as they navigate their everyday adventures and misadventures. The characters, each with their own unique traits, engage in various escapades that highlight their eccentricities and the dynamics of family life. Through witty dialogue and amusing situations, the narrative explores themes of individuality, social expectations, and the importance of community, all while providing a delightful glimpse into 19th-century life.
The Lady from Philadelphia records the antics of the most memorably and hopelessly bumbling of respectable American families. Confronted by the endless challenges of daily life, the Peterkins rise to every occasion with misguided aplomb: They sit out in the sun for hours and fail to go for a ride because they’ve forgotten to unhitch the horse; they play the piano from the porch through the parlor window because the movers left the keyboard turned that way; they decide to raise the ceiling to accommodate a too-tall Christmas tree. Only the timely intervention of their great and good friend, the lady from Philadelphia, can be counted on to get the Peterkins out of their latest scrape. A classic of American children’s literature and a masterpiece of deadpan drollery, The Lady from Philadelphia restores our astonishment at the ordinary, finding a rich vein of humor and happy surprise in the mere fact of our surviving the trivialities and tribulations of family life.