The Apple Gathering (1864)

By Jacob Abbott

Book Overview

The Apple Gathering is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1864. The story is set in a small New England town and revolves around a group of young people who come together to gather apples from the orchards. The main character is a young girl named Mary, who is described as kind, gentle, and hardworking. Mary is joined by her friends, including her cousin Tom, who is mischievous and always getting into trouble. As they gather apples, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including a rival group of apple gatherers and a storm that threatens to ruin their harvest. Along the way, the characters learn important life lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the value of hard work. The Apple Gathering is a heartwarming and wholesome story that is suitable for 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: 1166913864
• ISBN13: 9781166913861
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.33 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"