Laddie (1880)

By Evelyn Whitaker

Book Overview

Laddie is a novel written by Evelyn Whitaker and published in 1880. The story follows the life of a young girl named Pamela, who lives with her family in the English countryside. Pamela's older brother, known as Laddie, is the central figure of the story. He is a charming and handsome young man who is loved by everyone in the community.The novel is a coming-of-age story that explores the themes of family, love, and loss. Pamela looks up to her brother Laddie and learns important life lessons from him. She also falls in love with a young man named Dick, who is Laddie's best friend. However, tragedy strikes when Laddie dies unexpectedly, and the family is left to cope with their grief.Throughout the novel, Whitaker vividly portrays the beauty of the English countryside and the close-knit community that lives there. She also delves into the complex relationships between family members and the deep bonds that form between friends.Laddie is a heartwarming and emotional novel that has stood the test of time. It is a classic piece of English literature that continues to be widely read and loved by 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: 143703652X
• ISBN13: 9781437036527
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 0.31 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"