Wild Jack: Or The Stolen Child, And Other Stories; Including The Celebrated Magnolia Leaves

By Caroline Lee Hentz

Book Overview

Wild Jack: Or The Stolen Child, And Other Stories; Including The Celebrated Magnolia Leaves is a collection of short stories written by Caroline Lee Hentz. The book includes the titular story, Wild Jack, which follows the adventures of a young boy who is kidnapped and raised by a group of outlaws. Other stories in the collection include The Planter's Northern Bride, The Planter's Daughter, Love After Marriage, and The Forsaken. The Celebrated Magnolia Leaves is a novella that tells the story of a young woman who must choose between two suitors. Hentz's writing is known for its vivid descriptions of Southern life and its portrayal of strong, independent women. This collection is a must-read for fans of classic American literature.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: 1432661795
• ISBN13: 9781432661793
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 268 Pages
• Weight: 0.87 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"