Publisher's Synopsis
Jack in the Pulpit is a book written by Arthur G. Staples. It is a novel that explores the life of a young boy named Jack, who grows up in a small town in Maine during the early 1900s. The story follows Jack as he navigates his way through the challenges of growing up, including dealing with school bullies, making friends, and discovering his own identity. Along the way, Jack also learns about the world around him, including the natural beauty of his hometown and the struggles of the working-class families who live there. The book is a coming-of-age story that offers readers a glimpse into a simpler time and the challenges that young people faced during that era. With its engaging characters and vivid descriptions of life in rural Maine, Jack in the Pulpit is a must-read for anyone who loves a good story about growing up and finding one's place in the world.1921. A collection of familiar essays by Lewiston journalist Arthur G. Staples. Some of the topics included in this volume are: The Influenzy; Thanksgiving Days; A Ride to Bath; My Best Umbrella; Having Nothing to Do; Peonies; Going Berrying; My First Jackknife; The Elm Tree; Old Maids; Certain Noises; Sopsey-Vines; The Clam; Hair and Heads; Race Suicide; Eating Yeast; The First Crow; An Old Text; Cobwebs; and many more.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.
