Publisher's Synopsis
The Cart of Many Colors: A Story of Italy is a book written by Nannine LaVilla Meiklejohn and published in 1919. The book is set in Italy and tells the story of a young girl named Maria who lives in a small village with her family. Maria's father is a cart maker and she helps him by painting the carts with bright colors and intricate designs. One day, Maria's father is injured and unable to work, leaving the family struggling to make ends meet. In order to help her family, Maria comes up with a plan to sell their cart in the city. Along the way, she meets a group of travelers who are also struggling and decides to help them by sharing her food and shelter. As they journey together, Maria learns about the different regions of Italy and the people who live there. She also discovers the importance of kindness and generosity. Eventually, Maria and her companions arrive in the city and sell the cart for a good price. With the money they earn, Maria is able to help her family and the travelers she met along the way.The Cart of Many Colors is a heartwarming tale about the power of community and the importance of helping others. It provides a glimpse into the beauty and diversity of Italy and the values that are cherished by its people.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.
