Excerpt from The Edge of the World
Mother Lee, an old little woman of Yankee type, came out upon the porch and looked calmly over her steel-rimmed glasses at a chattering group of breathless children.
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Excerpt from The Edge of the World
Mother Lee, an old little woman of Yankee type, came out upon the porch and looked calmly over her steel-rimmed glasses at a chattering group of breathless children.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Excerpt from The Edge of the World
"Mother Lee! Mother Lee!" claimed several excited children, as they came running and tumbling in their anxiety to reach a kitchen door.
Mother Lee, an old little woman of Yankee type, came out upon the porch and looked calmly over her steel-rimmed glasses at a chattering group of breathless children.
"Hush up! Ev'ry last one of you, hush up!" she sharply commanded.
During the brief silence that followed, panting, fanning and nudging went on among the children, their eyes snapping expectantly as they waited to see which of them Mother Lee would select as spokesman.
"Now, what ails you?" addressing the oldest.
"They've taken Mrs. Barnes to the hospital and Mr. Barnes can't be found.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
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Paperback. Condición: New. Print on Demand. This book is a unique collection of the author's experiences living in a boarding house at the base of the Rocky Mountains in the early 20th century. Centered around fictional character Mother Lee, who ran the boarding house for all manner of travelers and hard-working locals, the book explores themes of kindness, community, and resilience in the face of hardship and misfortune. Through stories of those Mother Lee encountered, the author reflects on the complexities of human nature, the importance of charity, and the profound impact seemingly ordinary people can have on the lives of others. What emerges is a insightful portrait of an unsung hero whose selfless dedication helped define the landscape of a community. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Nº de ref. del artículo: 9781331489634_0
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331489634
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PAP. Condición: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Nº de ref. del artículo: LW-9781331489634
Cantidad disponible: 15 disponibles