Publisher's Synopsis
Sir Spangle And The Dingy Hen is a children's book written by Letitia McClintock and first published in 1877. The story revolves around Sir Spangle, a proud and handsome rooster, and his quest to find a mate. Despite his impressive appearance, Sir Spangle is rejected by all the hens in the farmyard because of his arrogance and lack of humility. One day, he meets a dingy and unremarkable hen who is kind and gentle, and he falls in love with her. However, the other roosters mock him for his choice and try to steal the dingy hen away from him. Sir Spangle must fight to protect his love and prove that true beauty lies within. The book teaches children the values of kindness, humility, and the importance of inner beauty. The language is simple and easy to understand, making it suitable for young readers. The book is illustrated with charming black and white drawings that capture the characters' personalities and emotions. Overall, Sir Spangle And The Dingy Hen is a delightful and heartwarming tale that will appeal to children and adults alike.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.
