Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley door pickup 10am - 7pm 3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611

  • Open Daily: 10am - 10pm
    Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm

    3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
    612-822-4611

Open Daily: 10am - 10pm | Alley-side Pickup: 10am - 7pm
3038 Hennepin Ave Minneapolis, MN
612-822-4611
A Brace Of Boys: The Adventures and Rivalries of Two Nephews

A Brace Of Boys: The Adventures and Rivalries of Two Nephews

Ludlow, Fitz Hugh

Paperback

Classic FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN13: 9791041829385
Publisher: Culturea
Published: Aug 9 2023
Pages: 26
Weight: 0.10
Height: 0.06 Width: 5.83 Depth: 8.27
Language: English
A Brace of Boys by Fitz Hugh Ludlow is a narrative centered around the contrasting lives and personalities of two nephews, Daniel and Billy, as observed by their bachelor uncle. Daniel, the elder at twenty-two, is a scholarly and bashful young man, raised with a focus on propriety and intellectual pursuits. His upbringing has left him with weak health and a lack of social skills, making him feel inadequate in romantic pursuits. On the other hand, Billy, at eleven, is a lively and adventurous boy, full of energy and mischief. He is unafraid to stand up for what he believes in, as demonstrated by his rescue of a mistreated dog from a group of bullies. The story unfolds with the uncle's reflections on the advantages of being an uncle rather than a parent, allowing him to observe and influence the boys without the weight of parental responsibility. The narrative takes a turn when both nephews find themselves enamored with the same young lady, Miss Pilgrim, whom they meet at a social gathering. Billy's innocent and straightforward affection contrasts with Daniel's more reserved and introspective approach. The uncle, serving as a confidant to both, navigates the delicate situation with humor and insight. The story highlights themes of love, family dynamics, and the challenges of growing up, all set against the backdrop of 19th-century social norms and expectations.

1 different editions

Also available

Also from

Ludlow, Fitz Hugh

View All

Also in

Classic Fiction

View All