Mr. Blake's Walking Stick: A Christmas Story For Boys And Girls (1870)

By Edward Eggleston

Book Overview

Mr. Blake's Walking Stick: A Christmas Story For Boys And Girls is a heartwarming tale written by Edward Eggleston and first published in 1870. The story follows a young boy named Tom who is sent to live with his wealthy uncle, Mr. Blake, after his parents pass away. Initially, Tom is unhappy with his new living situation and feels out of place among the wealthy and privileged members of his uncle's household. However, as Christmas approaches, Mr. Blake gives Tom a special walking stick that he claims has magical powers. With the help of the walking stick, Tom learns to appreciate the joys of the holiday season and discovers the true meaning of family, friendship, and generosity. The book is a charming and timeless classic that is sure to delight 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: 1165467410
• ISBN13: 9781165467419
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"