May Edginton

Broschiertes Buch

The Adventures Of Napoleon Prince (1912)

Beschreibung

The Adventures of Napoleon Prince is a children's book written by May Edginton and first published in 1912. The story follows the adventures of a young prince named Napoleon, who is the son of a king and queen. Napoleon is a curious and adventurous boy who loves to explore and discover new things.One day, Napoleon sets out on a journey to explore the world beyond his kingdom. Along the way, he encounters various challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile enemies. However, he also meets many new friends who help him on his journey.As Napoleon travels through different lands and meets new people, he learns valuable lessons about friendship, bravery, and perseverance. He also discovers the importance of kindness and compassion, as he helps those in need and stands up for what is right.The Adventures of Napoleon Prince is a timeless tale of adventure, courage, and friendship that will entertain and inspire readers of all ages. With its engaging storyline, colorful characters, and beautiful illustrations, this classic children's book is sure to capture the hearts and imaginations of young readers everywhere.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.

Autor

May Edginton was an English novelist who had over 50 successful books published in London. She also authored plays, working with Rudolf Besier on two of them. Some of her fictional works have been filmed. Her work has been translated into other languages, including Hungarian and Chinese. Edginton was born on December 20, 1883 in England. She wrote for The Royal Magazine, where she met the editorial board and novelist Francis Evans Bailey (died 1962), whom she married in 1912. They had one son and separated in 1930. She died at the age of 73 on June 17, 1957, in Rondebosch, South Africa. Edginton started writing novels in 1908. Many investigate domestic issues. The Sin of Eve (1913) depicts a working woman who abandons the suffragette cause to marry. Other novels focus on heroines' escapes or remedies in household situations. Married Life, or The True Romance (1917), for example, depicts the deteriorating relationships of newlyweds living on a limited salary. The lady is completely reliant on her husband for financial support and has been tethered to the house since the birth of their three children, losing all autonomy and independence. However, she manages to reverse the situation while her husband is abroad on business.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 348
• Erscheinungstermin: 10. Mai 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 505g
• ISBN-13: 9781104476793
• ISBN-10: 1104476797
• Artikelnr.: 26471198