The Old Oak Farm: A Tale (1869)

By Thomas Tunstall Haverfield

Book Overview

The Old Oak Farm: A Tale is a novel written by Thomas Tunstall Haverfield and first published in 1869. The story takes place on a farm in rural England and follows the lives of the various inhabitants, including the farmer, his family, and the farm animals. The central character is a young boy named Willie, who is fascinated by the natural world and spends much of his time exploring the countryside and observing the plants and animals that live there.As the story progresses, Willie becomes increasingly involved in the daily life of the farm, helping with chores and learning about the various crops and animals. He forms close bonds with the other inhabitants of the farm, including the farmer's daughter, Mary, and the wise old oak tree that stands at the center of the property.Throughout the novel, Haverfield explores themes of nature, community, and the importance of hard work and perseverance. The Old Oak Farm: A Tale is a charming and heartwarming story that will appeal to readers of all ages who appreciate the simple pleasures of life in the countryside.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: 112033764X
• ISBN13: 9781120337641
• Release Date: October 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"