Publisher's Synopsis
Jackanapes, Daddy Darwin�������s Dovecot, and Other Stories is a collection of short stories written by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing and originally published in 1893. The book contains six stories, each with a unique plot and set of characters. The first story, Jackanapes, follows the adventures of a young boy named Jackanapes who dreams of becoming a soldier. He is faced with the challenges of growing up and must learn to navigate the complexities of the adult world. The second story, Daddy Darwin�������s Dovecot, is about a man named Daddy Darwin who raises and trains pigeons. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the beauty of nature. The remaining four stories in the collection are The Story of a Short Life, The Little Merchants, Lob Lie-by-the-Fire, and Old Father Christmas. Each story features a different cast of characters and explores themes of family, friendship, and the human experience. Overall, Jackanapes, Daddy Darwin�������s Dovecot, and Other Stories is a charming collection of tales that will appeal to readers of all ages. Ewing�������s writing style is engaging and heartfelt, and her stories are filled with memorable characters and poignant moments.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.
