Bücher von Lucy Fitch Perkins

Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children's books. Fitch started to write children's fiction on a freelance basis for Young Folks. In 1906, she published her first work, The Goose Girl, a collection of children's rhymes. A year later, she followed with A Book of Joys: A Story of a New England Summer, but both works had limited popular appeal. In 1911, she published The Dutch Twins, her first major work. The book was inspired by friend Edwin Osgood Grover, who saw a picture Perkins drew of a pair of Dutch children. Grover suggested to Perkins that she design a series centered around the twins. Perkins took the advice, and the Twins series were a popular success. She published 26 books in the Twins series for the Houghton Mifflin Company.

Long years ago, when this country was still an unbroken wilderness inhabited only by wild beasts and Indians, and rivers were the only highways of travel, there stood upon the southern shore of the swiftly flowing James a fine brick mansion belonging to Major George Burwell, a planter of old Virginia. His great estate of Honeywood stretched from the river-bank southward across many acres of cleared land deep into a virgin forest of immense cedars, pines, and water oaks. How far beyond the boundaries of Honeywood this forest extended no one then knew.Toward the west, farther up the river, there were tobacco-fields, and farther still there were pastures for cattle. Nearer, in a hollow, a little village of log cabins provided quarters for the large colony of negro slaves belonging to the estate. Toward the east, beyond the home place, there were more farmlands, then forest again, with cart-paths leading to the plantation warehouses a mile and a half away, where a dock stretched far out into the deep channel of the James.Along both shores of the river, like little kingdoms, lay other great estates - Brandon, Weyanoke, Westover - separated from one another by great stretches of forest and united only by rough trails winding beneath the trees, and by the great common highway of the yellow waters.The unbroken forest which once stretched across the continent disappeared long ago, and where once stood Indian villages, great cities now lift their chimneys and their spires. Where once the only roads were dangerous forest paths, highways and railroads now weave a pattern across the length and breadth of the land, bringing the very ends of the earth nearer together than were adjoining plantations in that early day. Yet a little apart from its changed world the stately old mansion of Honeywood still stands among its ancient groves of cedar, water oaks, and pines, and still the muddy waters of the James flow swiftly by it to the sea. Still the yellow primroses border the garden paths which lead from the river-bank to its white-columned portico; still the mockingbirds and cardinals flit about its box hedges and fill the air with music; and still the happy voices of children wake the echoes, just as they did in the year 1676 when Tom and Beatrix Burwell lived there.

Ce livre classique a été initialement publié il y a des décennies sous le titre " The Irish Twins ". Il a maintenant été traduit par Writat en langue française pour leurs lecteurs francophones. Chez Writat, nous sommes passionnés par la préservation du patrimoine littéraire du passé. Nous avons traduit ce livre en français afin que les générations présentes et futures puissent le lire et le conserver.

"Up with ye, me brave buccaneer," said Barney, giving him a poke in the ribs with an oar he had in his hand. "If you want to make your escape from that Dutchman, ye'd better be stirring yer stumps. It's sunup and me gallant ship sails in a few minutes."Thus begins the adventure of young Jonathan Ogden as he is forced to flee the rough treatment to which he is subjected on a Pennsylvania farm where he was "bound out" following the untimely death of his parents. To make matters worse, he must leave behind his dear twin sister, Phoebe, who has been taken in by a Quaker family.His mind filled with stories of George Washington and the Revolution, told to him by his grandfather on winter evenings in the kitchen of his old home, Jonathan sets sail with his new friend and unlikely benefactor, Patrick Ambrose Barney. He soon finds himself in the path of the seemingly invincible sea-power of Great Britain, somehow ending up in a heroic battle on "Old Ironsides." However, the greatest battle will be fought in the lessons Jonathan learns about loyalty, patriotism and friendship in early America.Join Jonathan and Phoebe on a nautical adventure in The American Twins of 1812, by Lucy Fitch Perkins and experience history through the eyes of a brother and sister in one of the most tumultuous periods in American history.

"The Puritan Twins" is a delightful children's book written by Lucy Fitch Perkins. Set in the early days of colonial America, the story revolves around twin siblings, Priscilla and John Alden, who embark on exciting adventures in the Puritan settlement of Plymouth.As the children of Pilgrim parents, Priscilla and John are eager to learn about their community's traditions and values. Through various encounters and experiences, they come to understand the importance of hard work, self-reliance, and cooperation within their tight-knit community.Throughout the book, the twins interact with historical figures such as William Bradford, the governor of Plymouth Colony, and Miles Standish, a military leader. These encounters provide valuable insights into the challenges faced by the early settlers and the ways they overcame adversity.One of the central themes in "The Puritan Twins" is the importance of family and community. Priscilla and John learn the significance of unity and supporting one another as they face various trials together.Lucy Fitch Perkins' storytelling brings the historical setting to life, transporting readers to the 17th century and offering a glimpse into the daily lives of the Puritans. The book not only entertains young readers with its engaging narrative but also educates them about early American history in an accessible and relatable way."The Puritan Twins" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers of all ages. It celebrates the spirit of exploration, determination, and perseverance that defined the early days of American colonization."

The Mexican Twins, has been considered important throughout human history. In an effort to ensure that this work is never lost, we have taken steps to secure its preservation by republishing this book in a modern format for both current and future generations. This complete book has been retyped, redesigned, and reformatted. Since these books are not scans of the authors' original publications, the text is readable and clear.

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The Dutch Twins Primer is a children's book written by Lucy Fitch Perkins and first published in 1917. The book follows the adventures of Kit and Kat, the Dutch twins, as they learn the alphabet and basic reading skills. Each letter of the alphabet is accompanied by a short story about the twins and their daily activities, such as playing with their pet goat, helping their mother with chores, and exploring their village. The book also includes illustrations by the author that depict scenes from the stories and help young readers understand the text. The Dutch Twins Primer is a charming and educational book that is perfect for young children who are just beginning to learn how to read.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.

Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children''s books. Fitch started to write children''s fiction on a freelance basis for Young Folks. In 1906, she published her first work, The Goose Girl, a collection of children''s rhymes. A year later, she followed with A Book of Joys: A Story of a New England Summer, but both works had limited popular appeal. In 1911, she published The Dutch Twins, her first major work. The book was inspired by friend Edwin Osgood Grover, who saw a picture Perkins drew of a pair of Dutch children. Grover suggested to Perkins that she design a series centered around the twins. Perkins took the advice, and the Twins series were a popular success. She published 26 books in the Twins series for the Houghton Mifflin Company.

Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children''s books. Fitch started to write children''s fiction on a freelance basis for Young Folks. In 1906, she published her first work, The Goose Girl, a collection of children''s rhymes. A year later, she followed with A Book of Joys: A Story of a New England Summer, but both works had limited popular appeal. In 1911, she published The Dutch Twins, her first major work. The book was inspired by friend Edwin Osgood Grover, who saw a picture Perkins drew of a pair of Dutch children. Grover suggested to Perkins that she design a series centered around the twins. Perkins took the advice, and the Twins series were a popular success. She published 26 books in the Twins series for the Houghton Mifflin Company.

Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children''s books. Fitch started to write children''s fiction on a freelance basis for Young Folks. In 1906, she published her first work, The Goose Girl, a collection of children''s rhymes. A year later, she followed with A Book of Joys: A Story of a New England Summer, but both works had limited popular appeal. In 1911, she published The Dutch Twins, her first major work. The book was inspired by friend Edwin Osgood Grover, who saw a picture Perkins drew of a pair of Dutch children. Grover suggested to Perkins that she design a series centered around the twins. Perkins took the advice, and the Twins series were a popular success. She published 26 books in the Twins series for the Houghton Mifflin Company.

Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children''s books. Fitch started to write children''s fiction on a freelance basis for Young Folks. In 1906, she published her first work, The Goose Girl, a collection of children''s rhymes. A year later, she followed with A Book of Joys: A Story of a New England Summer, but both works had limited popular appeal. In 1911, she published The Dutch Twins, her first major work. The book was inspired by friend Edwin Osgood Grover, who saw a picture Perkins drew of a pair of Dutch children. Grover suggested to Perkins that she design a series centered around the twins. Perkins took the advice, and the Twins series were a popular success. She published 26 books in the Twins series for the Houghton Mifflin Company.

Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children''s books. Fitch started to write children''s fiction on a freelance basis for Young Folks. In 1906, she published her first work, The Goose Girl, a collection of children''s rhymes. A year later, she followed with A Book of Joys: A Story of a New England Summer, but both works had limited popular appeal. In 1911, she published The Dutch Twins, her first major work. The book was inspired by friend Edwin Osgood Grover, who saw a picture Perkins drew of a pair of Dutch children. Grover suggested to Perkins that she design a series centered around the twins. Perkins took the advice, and the Twins series were a popular success. She published 26 books in the Twins series for the Houghton Mifflin Company.

Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937) was an American illustrator and writer of children''s books. Fitch started to write children''s fiction on a freelance basis for Young Folks. In 1906, she published her first work, The Goose Girl, a collection of children''s rhymes. A year later, she followed with A Book of Joys: A Story of a New England Summer, but both works had limited popular appeal. In 1911, she published The Dutch Twins, her first major work. The book was inspired by friend Edwin Osgood Grover, who saw a picture Perkins drew of a pair of Dutch children. Grover suggested to Perkins that she design a series centered around the twins. Perkins took the advice, and the Twins series were a popular success. She published 26 books in the Twins series for the Houghton Mifflin Company.

Great classic for teenagers. Easy to read for all ages. This book has been deemed as a classic and has stood the test of time.