Old Chester Tales

By Margaret Deland and Margaret Wade Campbell Deland

Book Overview

Old Chester Tales is a collection of short stories written by Margaret Deland. The book is set in the fictional town of Old Chester, which is based on Deland's hometown of Manchester, Pennsylvania. The stories are all interconnected and follow the lives of various characters in the town, depicting their joys, sorrows, and everyday struggles. The book offers a charming and nostalgic glimpse into small-town life in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Deland's writing style is warm and engaging, and her characters are vividly drawn and relatable. The themes explored in the book include love, family, friendship, and community. Old Chester Tales is a delightful read for anyone who enjoys classic American literature and is interested in the history and culture of small-town America.1898. Deland�������s career began in the greeting card business. Contents: The Promises of Dorothea; Good for the Soul; Miss Maria; The Child�������s Mother; Justice and the Judge; Where the Laborers are Few; Sally; and The Unexpectedness of Mr. Horace Shields. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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: 1417933364
• ISBN13: 9781417933365
• Release Date: April 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 388 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"