Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin

Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers

A Story For Girls In Half-A-Dozen Chapters (1903)

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Produktbeschreibung

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. 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 the original work.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 172
• Erscheinungstermin: 20. März 2009
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 259g
• ISBN-13: 9781104173883
• ISBN-10: 1104173883
• Artikelnr.: 26188565

Autorenporträt

Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin was a prominent American novelist, educator, and child rights campaigner. She is well known for her famous children's tale "Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm" and her contributions to early childhood education. Wiggin's masterwork, "The Flag-Raising," exemplifies her ability to capture the essence of small-town America and the ideals of community, patriotism, and tenacity. The novel follows the citizens of a small American village as they gather to celebrate Independence Day and raise the flag in a spirit of unity and pride. Wiggin's descriptive storytelling and strong character development provide a touching depiction of American life and the enduring relationships that unite people across generations. Throughout her career, Wiggin was a prominent supporter of children's literature and education. She thought that narrative could spark imagination, create empathy, and impart moral principles in young readers. Wiggin, a pioneering educator, used new teaching methods and advocated for early childhood education. Wiggin's legacy lives on through her timeless literary works and educational initiatives.