A Faraway Cousin: A Story For Children (1887)

By Katharine D. Cornish

Book Overview

""A Faraway Cousin"" is a children's storybook written by Katharine D. Cornish and published in 1887. The book tells the story of two cousins, one who lives in England and the other who lives in India. The English cousin, named Edith, receives a letter from her Indian cousin, named Maud, inviting her to come and visit her in India. Edith is excited about the prospect of traveling to India and meeting her cousin Maud. The book follows Edith's journey to India and her adventures there, including riding on an elephant, visiting a bazaar, and seeing the Taj Mahal. Along the way, Edith learns about Indian culture and customs, and she and her cousin Maud form a close bond. The book is beautifully illustrated with black and white drawings and provides a fascinating glimpse into life in India during the late 19th century. Overall, ""A Faraway Cousin"" is a charming and engaging story that will captivate young readers 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1166449467
• ISBN13: 9781166449469
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 182 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"