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Jack's Carrier Pigeons: A Tale Of The Times Of Father Taylor's Mariners' Home (1900)

Jack's Carrier Pigeons: A Tale Of The Times Of Father Taylor's Mariners' Home (1900)

Butterworth, Hezekiah

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ISBN10: 1120302595
ISBN13: 9781120302595
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 324
Weight: 0.96
Height: 0.68 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Jack�������s Carrier Pigeons: A Tale Of The Times Of Father Taylor�������s Mariners������� Home is a novel written by Hezekiah Butterworth and published in 1900. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around a young boy named Jack, who lives in the seaport city of Boston. Jack is fascinated by the Carrier Pigeons that are used to send messages across the city and dreams of having his own flock of pigeons.The story takes place during the time of Father Taylor�������s Mariners������� Home, a real-life institution that provided shelter and support for sailors. Jack becomes involved with the Mariners������� Home and meets many interesting characters, including sailors, ministers, and social reformers. He also learns about the dangers and challenges faced by sailors, including shipwrecks, storms, and disease.As Jack becomes more involved with the Mariners������� Home, he begins to use his Carrier Pigeons to help the sailors communicate with their families and loved ones. His pigeons become a valuable resource for the Mariners������� Home and are used to send important messages across the city.Throughout the book, Jack learns important lessons about responsibility, courage, and compassion. He also learns about the importance of community and helping others. The book is a heartwarming tale that combines adventure, history, and social commentary. It is a great read for anyone interested in maritime history, social reform, or coming-of-age stories.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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