First published in 1889, this book contains volume III of “Lulu’s Library”, a collection of over thirty fantastic stories for children written by Louisa May Alcott’s. This wonderful collection is perfect for children and would make for ideal bedtime reading material. Contents include: “Recollections Of My Childhood”, “A Christmas Turkey, And How It Came”, “The Silver Party”, “The Blind Lark”, “Music And Macaroni”, “The Little Red Purse”, “Sophie’s Secret”, “Dolly’s Bedstead”, “Trudel’s Siege”, “Boston”, and “Roberts Brothers”. Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel “Little Women”, as well as its sequels “Little Men” and “Jo’s Boys”. She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and Henry David Thoreau. Other notable works by this author include: ‘An Old-Fashioned Girl’ (1886), ‘Eight Cousins’ (1869), and ‘A Long Fatal Love Chase’ (1875). Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly scarce and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with the original text and artwork.
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Louisa May Alcott (1832–1888) was an American author born in Philadelphia, USA. She began her career writing short stories under pen names, including A. M. Barnard. Alcott is best known for her children’s novel Little Women, 1868, and its subsequent sequels: Good Wives, 1869, Little Men, 1871, and Jo’s Boys, 1886. She received great critical acclaim during her lifetime and was able to support herself and her family through her writing career. Alcott was also a determined activist and was heavily involved in abolitionism and feminist movements.