A Winter And Summer At Burton Hall: A Children's Tale (1861)

By Louisa Lilias Plunket Greene

Book Overview

A Winter and Summer at Burton Hall is a children's tale written by Louisa Lilias Plunket Greene and originally published in 1861. The story follows two young sisters, Edith and Amy, who are sent to stay with their aunt and uncle at Burton Hall for the winter. Despite their initial reluctance, the girls soon find themselves enjoying their new surroundings and making friends with the local children.As the winter progresses, the girls learn to ice skate, sled, and even build a snowman. They also discover a secret room in the old mansion and uncover a family mystery. When summer arrives, the girls stay on at Burton Hall and continue to explore the surrounding countryside, making new friends and having adventures along the way.Throughout the story, the girls learn important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of family. The book is beautifully illustrated and provides a charming glimpse into life in the English countryside during the mid-19th century. A Winter and Summer at Burton Hall is a delightful tale that will enchant readers of all ages.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: 1166463265
• ISBN13: 9781166463267
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"