The Story Of Marco (1911)

By Eleanor H. Porter

Book Overview

The Story of Marco is a novel written by Eleanor Hodgman Porter and published in 1911. The book tells the tale of a young boy named Marco Loristan, who is the son of a deposed prince from the fictional country of Samavia. Marco and his father live in London, where they are in hiding from the Samavian government, which seeks to eliminate the royal bloodline. Marco is a resourceful and intelligent boy who is fluent in multiple languages and possesses a talent for storytelling. He befriends a fellow immigrant named The Rat, who becomes his loyal companion and helps him navigate the streets of London. Together, they embark on a mission to help Marco's father reclaim his throne and restore peace to Samavia. The story is filled with adventure, danger, and intrigue as Marco and The Rat encounter various obstacles and enemies along the way. The book also explores themes of loyalty, patriotism, and the power of storytelling. Overall, The Story of Marco is a captivating and inspiring tale that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by 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: 1167001494
• ISBN13: 9781167001499
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 336 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"