Chincapin Charlie (1867)

von Nellie Blessing Eyster

280 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Chincapin Charlie is a novel written by Nellie Blessing Eyster and first published in 1867. The story revolves around a young boy named Charlie, who lives in the Appalachian Mountains with his family. Charlie is known for his love of adventure and his knack for getting into trouble. However, when his father is injured and unable to work, Charlie sets out on a dangerous journey to find a job and earn money to support his family.Along the way, Charlie encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a group of traveling performers, a band of outlaws, and a kind-hearted doctor. Through his experiences, Charlie learns important lessons about responsibility, courage, and the importance of family.The novel is set against the backdrop of the Civil War and explores the impact of the conflict on the people living in the mountains. It also provides a vivid portrait of life in Appalachia during the 19th century, including descriptions of the local customs, traditions, and dialect.Overall, Chincapin Charlie is a heartwarming tale of a young boy's journey to adulthood, filled with adventure, danger, and the enduring spirit of the Appalachian people.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Historischer Roman
• ISBN: 9781104632328
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.06.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC