Publisher's Synopsis
Jo's Boys is a novel written by Louisa May Alcott, and it is the third book in the Little Women series. The book follows the lives of the March family and their friends as they grow up and face the challenges of adulthood. The story primarily focuses on Jo March, the protagonist of the series, and her experiences as a teacher at Plumfield, a school for boys. The book is set ten years after the events of Little Men, and it explores the lives of the boys who attended Plumfield under the guidance of Jo and her husband, Professor Bhaer. The novel also introduces new characters, including Nat Blake, a musician who struggles with his career, and Dan Kean, a troubled young man who struggles to find his place in the world. Throughout the novel, the characters face various challenges, including illness, financial difficulties, and personal struggles. Despite these challenges, they learn to rely on each other and their families for support. Jo's Boys is a heartwarming story that explores the themes of family, friendship, and the challenges of growing up. It is a timeless classic that has captured the hearts of readers for generations.All nice and warm for a July day, but received with delight nevertheless. Ted and Josie immediately 'dressed up', learned the war-whoop, and proceeded to astonish their friends by a series of skirmishes about the house and grounds, with tomahawks and bows and arrows, till weariness produced a lull.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.