Jack-Knife And Brambles (1893)

By Atticus Greene Haygood

Book Overview

Jack-Knife and Brambles is a novel written by Atticus Greene Haygood and published in 1893. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Jack-Knife, who lives in a small town in the southern United States. Jack-Knife is a mischievous and adventurous child who loves to explore the woods and fields around his home. However, his carefree life is interrupted when he is sent to live with his wealthy aunt and uncle in the city.In the city, Jack-Knife struggles to adjust to his new life and the expectations of his aunt and uncle. He longs to return to the freedom and simplicity of his old life in the country. Along the way, he encounters a number of challenges and obstacles, including a group of bullies who torment him and a mysterious woman who seems to hold the key to his past.As the story unfolds, Jack-Knife learns important lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the importance of staying true to oneself. He also discovers the truth about his family and the secrets that have been kept from him for so long.Overall, Jack-Knife and Brambles is a heartwarming and engaging tale of a young boy's journey of self-discovery and the challenges he faces along the way. It is a timeless story that will resonate with readers of all ages and backgrounds.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: 1120302552
• ISBN13: 9781120302557
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.92 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"