Rediscover the charm and wit of Eugene Field in "Second Book of Tales," a delightful collection of short stories that showcases the author's signature humor and literary prowess. A master of American literature, Field presents a series of engaging anecdotes and observations on human nature. This meticulously prepared edition brings these classic short stories back to life, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era. Perfect for those who appreciate finely crafted prose and enduring humor, "Second Book of Tales" provides ...
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Rediscover the charm and wit of Eugene Field in "Second Book of Tales," a delightful collection of short stories that showcases the author's signature humor and literary prowess. A master of American literature, Field presents a series of engaging anecdotes and observations on human nature. This meticulously prepared edition brings these classic short stories back to life, offering readers a glimpse into a bygone era. Perfect for those who appreciate finely crafted prose and enduring humor, "Second Book of Tales" provides a captivating reading experience. Field's tales offer a blend of gentle satire and insightful commentary, making them as relevant today as they were when first written. Dive into this treasury of literary gems and enjoy the timeless appeal of a true American storyteller. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Add this copy of Second book of tales to cart. $4.99, good condition, Sold by Virdon's Bookshelf, ships from Tulsa, OK, UNITED STATES, published 1896 by Chareles Scribner's Sons.
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W.H.W. Bicknell. Good. No dust jacket. The book is intact with a clean interior, but the board edges show wear, with some water or other damage to the spine. A previous owner name is written on the inside front board. xii, 314 p.; 18 cm. Includes Portrait. Green Cloth over boards, Gilt top edge, lettering and wheat sheaf. Other edges uncut. Spine Title, The Works of Eugene Field. Volume 10 in the Scribner's collection of the author often referred to as "The Poet of Childhood". Included in the volume are, Humin natur' on the Han'bul 'nd St. Jo--The mother in paradise--Mr. & Mrs. Blossom--Death and the soldier--The 'jinin' farms--The angel and the flowers--The child's letter--The singer mother--The two wives--The wooing of Miss Woppit...
Add this copy of Second Book of Tales to cart. $6.00, fair condition, Sold by Ken's Book Haven rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Coopersburg, PA, UNITED STATES, published 1896 by Charles Scribner.
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