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First published in 1909.

Edith Nesbit (married name Edith Bland; 15 August 1858 - 4 May 1924) was an English author and poet; she published her books for children under the name of E. Nesbit. She wrote or collaborated on more than 60 books of children's literature. She was also a political activist and... Read Full Overview

Edith Nesbit (1858 - 1924) was an English poet and author. She is perhaps best remembered for her children's literature, publishing more than 60 such books under the name E. Nesbit. She was also a political activist and co-founded the Fabian Society, which had a significant influence... Read Full Overview

Two impoverished children, Edred and Elfrida Arden, inherit the decrepit Arden Castle and search for the lost family fortune that will allow them to rebuild it.

With the assistance of the magical Mouldiwarp, Edred and Elfrida travel back in time to earlier... Read Full Overview

Dickie lived at New Cross. At least the address was New Cross, but really the house where he lived was one of a row of horrid little houses built on the slope where once green fields ran down the hill to the river, and the old houses of the Deptford merchants stood stately in... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This story tells of brave Dickie Harding, the engaging little lame boy who lived at New Cross and spent a year with a tramp, besides having many other wonderful adventures. It tells, too, how Dickie nearly was made to be a burglar, of his great moon-flower, and the magic of its... Read Full Overview

Harding's Luck is a children's novel written by E. Nesbit and published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Dickie Harding, who is orphaned and left in the care of his cruel and abusive stepfather. One day, while wandering the streets of London, Dickie... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Harding s luck by E. Nesbit

Reproduction of the original: Harding s luck by E. Nesbit

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Harding's Luck is a children's novel written by E. Nesbit and published in 1909. The story follows the adventures of a young boy named Dickie Harding, who is orphaned and forced to live with his unkind cousin. One day, while exploring the nearby woods, Dickie discovers a magical... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

Harding's Luck is sequel to E. Nesbit's "The House of Arden". It tells the story of Dickie Harding, a disabled boy, who one day accidentally discovers an old magic, that allows him to travel into his own past. There he meets Elfrida and Edred Arden (as told in "The House of Arden")... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from Harding's Luck

"Harding's luck" from Edith Nesbit. English author and poet (1858-1924).