The Two Homes: Or Earning And Spending (1865)

By Madeline Leslie

Book Overview

The Two Homes: Or Earning And Spending is a book written by Madeline Leslie and first published in 1865. The book is a story about two sisters, Lucy and Kate, who come from a wealthy family. The sisters are taught the importance of earning and spending money wisely by their father, who wants them to understand the value of hard work and the consequences of careless spending.The story begins with Lucy and Kate living in their luxurious home with their parents. They are used to having everything they want and are not aware of the value of money. Their father then decides to send them to live with their aunt, who lives a simple life and runs a small business. There, the girls learn about the importance of earning money and how hard work pays off.The book teaches children the importance of being responsible with money, the value of hard work, and the consequences of careless spending. It also highlights the difference between living a luxurious life and a simple life, and how both have their own advantages and disadvantages.Overall, The Two Homes: Or Earning And Spending is an educational and entertaining book that teaches children valuable lessons about money management and the importance of hard work.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: 1120935024
• ISBN13: 9781120935021
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"