Stork's Nest (1905)
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ISBN10: 1120715369
ISBN13: 9781120715364
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120715364
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Nov 21 2009
Pages: 394
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.81 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Stork's Nest is a novel written by John Breckenridge Ellis and originally published in 1905. The story is set in a small town in the American Midwest and follows the lives of several characters, including a young couple named Jack and Mary, who are expecting their first child. The novel explores themes of love, family, and the challenges of parenthood.As Jack and Mary prepare for the arrival of their baby, they encounter a range of obstacles and difficulties. Mary's health is fragile, and Jack struggles to support his family financially. Meanwhile, the town is facing its own challenges, including a drought that threatens the local farming community.Despite these challenges, Jack and Mary are determined to create a happy home for their child. They receive support from their families and friends, including a wise old woman known as Grandma Bemis, who provides them with guidance and advice.Throughout the novel, Ellis paints a vivid picture of small-town life in the early 20th century. He explores the relationships between different members of the community and the ways in which they come together to support one another in times of need.Overall, Stork's Nest is a heartwarming and uplifting novel that celebrates the joys of family and the resilience of the human spirit. It is a timeless tale that continues to resonate with readers today.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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