Laddie: A True Blue Story
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: Gene Stratton-Porter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Grosset & Dunlap., 1913
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor chipping and yellowing to DJ - encased in plastic slipcase. Previous owner inscription to FEP, tanning and foxing throughout pages.
This heartwarming novel chronicles the idyllic yet challenging life of a large, loving family in rural Indiana at the turn of the 20th century. It presents the world through the eyes of the youngest daughter, affectionately known as Little Sister, as she observes the wisdom and integrity of her beloved older brother, Laddie. The narrative illustrates the simple joys and profound lessons learned within a close-knit community, emphasizing themes of honesty, kindness, and the enduring power of familial bonds. Gene Stratton-Porter masterfully details the natural beauty of the American countryside, weaving it into a tale that celebrates wholesome values and the innocence of youth. Readers will find themselves immersed in a nostalgic portrayal of a bygone era, filled with memorable characters and poignant moments.
Author: Gene Stratton-Porter
Binding: Hardback
Published: Grosset & Dunlap., 1913
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Minor chipping and yellowing to DJ - encased in plastic slipcase. Previous owner inscription to FEP, tanning and foxing throughout pages.
This heartwarming novel chronicles the idyllic yet challenging life of a large, loving family in rural Indiana at the turn of the 20th century. It presents the world through the eyes of the youngest daughter, affectionately known as Little Sister, as she observes the wisdom and integrity of her beloved older brother, Laddie. The narrative illustrates the simple joys and profound lessons learned within a close-knit community, emphasizing themes of honesty, kindness, and the enduring power of familial bonds. Gene Stratton-Porter masterfully details the natural beauty of the American countryside, weaving it into a tale that celebrates wholesome values and the innocence of youth. Readers will find themselves immersed in a nostalgic portrayal of a bygone era, filled with memorable characters and poignant moments.