Publisher's Synopsis
The Story Of A Short Life, Jackanapes, Daddy Darwin's Dovecot And Lob Lie-By-The-Fire (1904) is a collection of four short stories written by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing. The first story, The Story Of A Short Life, follows the life of a young boy named Leonard who is terminally ill. Despite his illness, Leonard remains optimistic and cheerful, bringing joy to those around him. The second story, Jackanapes, tells the tale of a young boy who dreams of becoming a soldier like his father. When his father dies in battle, Jackanapes must come to terms with his loss and find his own way in life. Daddy Darwin's Dovecot is the third story in the collection, and it follows the lives of a group of pigeons who live in a dovecot on the property of a wealthy family. Finally, Lob Lie-By-The-Fire tells the story of a loyal dog named Lob who spends his days lying by the fire and protecting his family. The four stories in this collection are heartwarming and touching, exploring themes of love, loss, and loyalty.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.
