Bücher von Annie French Hector

The Happy Cottage: A Tale of Summer's Sunshine is a charming children's book written by Annie French Hector and first published in 1856. The story follows a group of children who spend their summer vacation in a quaint cottage in the countryside. The cottage is owned by their kind and loving aunt, who provides them with endless entertainment and adventure.Throughout the book, the children explore the surrounding woods, fields, and streams, encountering all sorts of creatures along the way. They make new friends, learn about nature, and have many exciting experiences. The story is full of warmth, humor, and a sense of wonder at the natural world.The Happy Cottage is a delightful book that captures the joys of childhood and the beauty of the outdoors. It is a timeless classic that will appeal to readers of all ages, and is sure to inspire a love of nature and adventure in young readers.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.

The Heritage of Langdale is a novel written by Annie French Hector and first published in 1877. The story is set in the Lake District of England and revolves around the Langdale family, who have lived in the area for generations. The novel follows the lives of the Langdales, their relationships, and their struggles to maintain their way of life in the face of social and economic changes.The main character is Agatha Langdale, a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to keep the family's estate intact. She is aided in her efforts by her brother, Edward, and their cousin, Arthur. Together, they face challenges such as financial difficulties, family disputes, and the threat of losing their land to developers.The novel also explores themes of love, duty, and loyalty. Agatha's love interests include the charming but unreliable Charles Wyndham and the steadfast and dependable John Egerton. As she navigates her relationships and her responsibilities to her family, Agatha must make difficult choices and sacrifices.Overall, The Heritage of Langdale is a classic Victorian novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of the landed gentry during a time of significant social and economic change. It is a story of family, love, and tradition, and the struggle to maintain these values in a rapidly changing world.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.