The Toll-Keepers: And Other Stories For The Young (1871)

By Benjamin Clarke

Book Overview

The Toll-Keepers: And Other Stories For The Young is a collection of short stories written by Benjamin Clarke and published in 1871. The book is aimed at young readers and contains a total of nine stories that are both entertaining and educational.The first story, which gives the book its title, is about a boy who becomes a toll-keeper on a busy road. Through his experiences, he learns about the importance of honesty and hard work. Other stories in the book include tales of adventure, such as a boy who sets out to find a lost treasure, and stories about the importance of kindness and compassion.The book is written in a simple and easy-to-understand style, making it accessible to young readers. The stories are also accompanied by illustrations, which help to bring the characters and settings to life.Overall, The Toll-Keepers: And Other Stories For The Young is a charming and engaging book that teaches valuable lessons while also entertaining its readers. It is a timeless classic that continues to be enjoyed by children and adults alike.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: 1120206596
• ISBN13: 9781120206596
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 112 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"