The Story Of The Grey Parrot (1869)

By Emmeline A. Scott

Book Overview

""The Story of the Grey Parrot"" is a novel written by Emmeline A. Scott in 1869. The book tells the tale of a young girl named Lucy who lives in India and befriends a grey parrot named Poll. Lucy's father, a British officer, is stationed in India and the family lives in a large bungalow. Lucy is fascinated by the exotic birds that live in the trees around her home, but she is particularly drawn to Poll, who is intelligent and has a personality all his own. Lucy and Poll become inseparable, and she teaches him to speak English. However, their idyllic life is disrupted when Lucy's father is called away on a mission, and Lucy is sent to live with her aunt in England. Poll is left behind in India, and Lucy is heartbroken. The rest of the book follows Lucy's adventures in England and her attempts to reunite with Poll. Along the way, she encounters a cast of colorful characters and learns valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and perseverance. ""The Story of the Grey Parrot"" is a charming tale that will appeal to readers of all ages who enjoy stories about animals and adventure.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: 1167171195
• ISBN13: 9781167171192
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 68 Pages
• Weight: 0.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"