Publisher's Synopsis

""The Story of Waitstill Baxter"" is a novel written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. The book is set in the small town of Riverboro, Maine and follows the life of Waitstill Baxter, a young boy who is the son of a poor farmer. Despite his family's financial struggles, Waitstill is a bright and curious child who loves to learn. With the help of his kind-hearted teacher, Miss Susan, Waitstill is able to attend school and pursue his education.As Waitstill grows older, he becomes increasingly aware of the social and economic inequalities that exist in his town. He witnesses firsthand the hardships faced by his family and others like them, and he becomes determined to make a difference in their lives. With the support of Miss Susan and other like-minded individuals, Waitstill sets out to create positive change in his community.Throughout the book, readers will follow Waitstill's journey as he navigates the challenges of poverty, discrimination, and social injustice. They will witness his triumphs and setbacks, and will be inspired by his unwavering determination to make the world a better place.Overall, ""The Story of Waitstill Baxter"" is a heartwarming and uplifting tale of one boy's quest for justice and equality. It is a story that will resonate with readers of all ages, and will leave them feeling inspired and empowered to make a difference in their own communities.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.

Book information

ISBN: 9781162638966
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Imprint: Kessinger Publishing
Pub date:
DEWEY: FIC
Language: English
Number of pages: 112
Weight: 272g
Height: 210mm
Width: 279mm
Spine width: 5mm