Tales Of The Fireside (1827)

By Rebecca Warren Brown and A Lady of Boston

Book Overview

Tales Of The Fireside is a collection of short stories written by an anonymous author known only as ""A Lady of Boston"". The book was first published in 1827 and contains ten stories that are set in various locations and time periods. The stories are designed to be read aloud by the fireside, and they cover a range of themes including love, loss, betrayal, and redemption.The first story, ""The Haunted House"", is a ghost story set in England in the 18th century. It tells the tale of a young woman who is haunted by the ghost of her deceased lover. The second story, ""The Deserted Village"", is set in Ireland and explores the themes of poverty and social injustice. The third story, ""The Indian Bride"", is set in America and tells the story of a young woman who is forced to marry an Indian chief against her will.Other stories in the collection include ""The Blind Beggar"", which tells the story of a blind man who is given a second chance at life, and ""The Midnight Mass"", which explores the themes of faith and redemption. Each story is beautifully written and full of vivid descriptions that transport the reader to another time and place.Overall, Tales Of The Fireside is a charming collection of stories that is sure to delight readers of all ages. Whether you are looking for a spooky ghost story or a heartwarming tale of love and redemption, this book has something for everyone.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: 1167205537
• ISBN13: 9781167205538
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 228 Pages
• Weight: 0.68 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"