The Slippery Ford: Or How Tom Was Taught (1885)

By Charles Montague Clarke

Book Overview

The Slippery Ford: Or How Tom Was Taught is a novel written by Charles Montague Clarke in 1885. The story follows the life of Tom, a young boy who is sent to live with his aunt and uncle in the countryside after his mother's death. Tom is initially unhappy with his new life, but he soon learns to love the outdoors and the freedom it provides.One day, Tom and his cousin, Harry, decide to cross a dangerous ford in the river. Despite warnings from their elders, the boys attempt to cross and get swept away by the current. They are rescued by a local farmer, who teaches them a valuable lesson about the dangers of the natural world.Throughout the book, Tom learns important life lessons about responsibility, respect for nature, and the value of hard work. The Slippery Ford is a charming and heartwarming tale that will appeal to 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: 1166033503
• ISBN13: 9781166033507
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 210 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"