Publisher's Synopsis
Old Ben: The Friend of Toby Tyler and Mr. Stubbs' Brother is a novel written by James Otis and first published in 1911. The book tells the story of a bear named Old Ben who becomes the friend of Toby Tyler, a young boy who runs away from home to join a circus. Old Ben is also the brother of Mr. Stubbs, a bear who is a main character in another of Otis' novels. Throughout the book, Toby and Old Ben form a strong bond as they travel together and participate in circus performances. They face many challenges, including dangerous stunts and the threat of being separated by the circus owner. The novel also explores themes of friendship, loyalty, and the treatment of animals in the circus. It highlights the importance of treating animals with kindness and respect, and the negative consequences of mistreating them. Old Ben: The Friend of Toby Tyler and Mr. Stubbs' Brother is a heartwarming and adventurous story that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a classic tale of friendship and the power of compassion.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.
