Mabel Osgood Wright

Broschiertes Buch

The Open Window

Tales Of The Months (1908)

Beschreibung

The Open Window: Tales Of The Months is a collection of short stories written by Mabel Osgood Wright and published in 1908. The book consists of twelve stories, each one representing a month of the year. The stories are set in different parts of the United States and feature a variety of characters, including children, adults, and animals.The tales are written in a whimsical and charming style, with each story capturing the essence of its respective month. The book starts with the story of January, where a group of children discover a hidden world in the snow. February's story tells of a young girl who falls in love with a snowman, while March's story is about a boy who learns to appreciate the beauty of nature.April's story is about a rabbit who learns to overcome his fear of the farmer's dog, while May's story tells of a group of children who discover a magical garden. June's story is about a young boy who learns to fish with his grandfather, while July's story is about a family who goes on a camping trip.August's story is about a young girl who befriends a group of butterflies, while September's story tells of a boy who learns to appreciate the changing colors of the leaves. October's story is about a group of children who go on a haunted hayride, while November's story is about a family who celebrates Thanksgiving in a unique way.The book ends with December's story, which tells of a family who learns to appreciate the warmth and love of the holiday season. Overall, The Open Window: Tales Of The Months is a delightful collection of stories that captures the spirit of each month of the year.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

Mabel Osgood Wright was an American writer and conservationist, born on January 26, 1859, in New York City. A passionate advocate for nature and birds, she became a leading figure in the early Audubon movement. Her writings, which included works on natural history and conservation, helped raise awareness about the importance of preserving wildlife and natural habitats. One of her best-known books, Birdcraft, is a testament to her deep connection with the natural world. In addition to her conservation efforts, Wright was an accomplished fiction writer, with her works reflecting a blend of nature and human emotions. She was married to James Osborne Wright and spent much of her later life in Fairfield, Connecticut, where she continued her work as a writer and conservationist. Mabel Osgood Wright passed away on July 16, 1934, at the age of 75, leaving behind a legacy of advocacy for both literature and environmental preservation. Her contributions to the Audubon movement and her efforts to promote the appreciation of nature continue to influence environmentalists and writers today.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 396
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. November 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 21mm
• Gewicht: 572g
• ISBN-13: 9781437324884
• ISBN-10: 1437324886
• Artikelnr.: 25868318