A Summer in a Canyon

By Kate Douglas Wiggin

Book Overview

""A Summer in a Canyon"" is a novel written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Marian who spends her summer vacation in a canyon with her family. The book is set in the late 19th century and provides a vivid description of life in the American West during that time. Throughout the novel, Marian experiences various adventures and encounters with the people and animals of the canyon. She befriends a Native American boy named Little Wolf and learns about his culture and way of life. She also meets a group of miners who are searching for gold in the canyon and witnesses their struggles and hardships. The book also explores themes of family, friendship, and the beauty of nature. Marian's relationship with her family is a central focus of the story, as she learns to appreciate and value the time she spends with them in the canyon. Overall, ""A Summer in a Canyon"" is a heartwarming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. It is a perfect read for anyone who loves stories about adventure, nature, and the bonds of family and friendship.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: 1162639016
• ISBN13: 9781162639017
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 88 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 11.0"