Publisher's Synopsis
Youth's Keepsake is a collection of short stories, poems, and essays that were compiled as a New Year, Christmas, and Birthday present for both sexes in 1834 by J.C. Riker. The book includes pieces from various authors, including Washington Irving, Nathaniel Hawthorne, and Edgar Allan Poe. The stories cover a range of topics, from adventure and romance to morality and religion. The book is intended as a gift for young people, and its contents are meant to entertain and educate. The writing style is typical of the time period, with flowery language and a focus on moral lessons. Overall, Youth's Keepsake is a charming glimpse into the literature and culture of the early 19th century.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.
