Birds Of A Feather: Or The Two Schoolboys (1867)

By Margaret Howitt

Book Overview

Birds Of A Feather: Or The Two Schoolboys is a novel written by Margaret Howitt and published in 1867. The story follows the lives of two schoolboys, Tom and Harry, who come from very different backgrounds. Tom is the son of a wealthy merchant, while Harry is the son of a poor farmer. Despite their differences, the two boys become close friends and share a love for nature and bird-watching. As they grow older, Tom and Harry's friendship is put to the test when they both fall in love with the same girl, Lucy. The boys must navigate their feelings for each other and their love for Lucy while also dealing with the challenges of growing up and finding their place in the world. Throughout the novel, Howitt explores themes of friendship, love, class, and the beauty of nature. The book is a heartwarming and insightful look at the lives of two young boys and the challenges they face as they grow into adulthood.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: 1166434508
• ISBN13: 9781166434502
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 114 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"