THE FLIGHT OF PONY BAKER: A Boy's Town Story (Illustrated)

THE FLIGHT OF PONY BAKER: A Boy's Town Story (Illustrated)
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Total Pages : 103
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ISBN-10 : 9788026848943
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Synopsis THE FLIGHT OF PONY BAKER: A Boy's Town Story (Illustrated) by : William Dean Howells

This carefully crafted ebook: "THE FLIGHT OF PONY BAKER: A Boy's Town Story (Illustrated)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. The Flight of Pony Baker is a novel for children which tells the story of a young boy named Pony Baker who, throughout the book, attempts to run away from his home where he lives with his mother, father, and five sisters. The setting of the story is "fifty years ago" in the Boy's Town of Ohio, the state where Howells was born and raised. Pony lives in the Boy's Town with his mother, father, and five sisters, whom his mother always wants him to play with. Pony's mother is very overprotective of Pony, which makes her a bad mother when it comes to having fun. Pony's father has done some things that have given Pony the right to run away as well. An older boy named Jim Leonard suggests that Pony go with the Indians and that the Indians would like him and then adopt him into their tribe. Extract: "If there was any fellow in the Boy's Town fifty years ago who had a good reason to run off it was Pony Baker. Pony was not his real name; it was what the boys called him, because there were so many fellows who had to be told apart, as Big Joe and Little Joe, and Big John and Little John, and Big Bill and Little Bill, that they got tired of telling boys apart that way; and after one of the boys called him Pony Baker, so that you could know him from his cousin Frank Baker, nobody ever called him anything else." William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author, literary critic, and playwright.

The Flight of Pony Baker

The Flight of Pony Baker
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Synopsis The Flight of Pony Baker by : W.D. Howells

A BOY'S TOWN ADVENTURES: The Flight of Pony Baker, Boy Life, A Boy's Town & Years of My Youth

A BOY'S TOWN ADVENTURES: The Flight of Pony Baker, Boy Life, A Boy's Town & Years of My Youth
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Total Pages : 603
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ISBN-10 : 9788075838339
ISBN-13 : 8075838335
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Synopsis A BOY'S TOWN ADVENTURES: The Flight of Pony Baker, Boy Life, A Boy's Town & Years of My Youth by : William Dean Howells

In this series, William Dean Howells delightfully describes the early years of his life, in the "Boy's Town" of Ohio, the state where he was born and raised. These stories remain as a vivid autobiographical records and colorful images of a life in the mid-nineteenth century American town. Extract: "If there was any fellow in the Boy's Town fifty years ago who had a good reason to run off it was Pony Baker. Pony was not his real name; it was what the boys called him, because there were so many fellows who had to be told apart, as Big Joe and Little Joe, and Big John and Little John, and Big Bill and Little Bill, that they got tired of telling boys apart that way; and after one of the boys called him Pony Baker, so that you could know him from his cousin Frank Baker, nobody ever called him anything else." William Dean Howells (1837-1920) was an American realist author, literary critic, and playwright. Nicknamed "The Dean of American Letters", he was particularly known for his tenure as editor of the Atlantic Monthly as well as his own prolific writings, including the Christmas story "Christmas Every Day", and the novels The Rise of Silas Lapham and A Traveler from Altruria. Howells is known to be the father of American realism, and a denouncer of the sentimental novel. He was the first American author to bring a realist aesthetic to the literature of the United States. His stories of Boston upper crust life set in the 1850s are highly regarded among scholars of American fiction.

Current Literature

Current Literature
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Total Pages : 810
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ISBN-10 : PRNC:32101077879490
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Current Opinion

Current Opinion
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Total Pages : 806
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ISBN-10 : UCAL:B2925277
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Books for Boys and Girls

Books for Boys and Girls
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Total Pages : 132
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ISBN-10 : COLUMBIA:CU55930875
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Synopsis Books for Boys and Girls by : Bertha E. Mahony

William Dean Howells: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)

William Dean Howells: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated)
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Publisher : Good Press
Total Pages : 5725
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ISBN-10 : EAN:8596547690054
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Synopsis William Dean Howells: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) by : William Dean Howells

William Dean Howells: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) is a comprehensive collection of the works of the renowned American writer, William Dean Howells. Howells' novels are known for their realistic portrayal of 19th-century American life, often focusing on the social issues and moral dilemmas of the time. His prose is characterized by its detailed descriptions and nuanced character development, making his stories both engaging and thought-provoking. This collection provides readers with a glimpse into the literary world of Howells and allows them to explore the depth of his storytelling across a wide range of narratives. William Dean Howells, a prominent figure in the American literary scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a key proponent of literary realism. His own experiences as a journalist, editor, and critic informed his writing, allowing him to comment on the cultural and social landscape of his time. Howells' dedication to portraying the complexities of human nature and society through his novels solidified his reputation as a master storyteller. I highly recommend William Dean Howells: 27 Novels in One Volume (Illustrated) to readers who enjoy classic American literature and are interested in exploring the works of one of the most influential writers of the 19th century. This collection offers a comprehensive overview of Howells' storytelling prowess and provides an enriching literary experience for those looking to delve into the complexities of human nature and society.

The American Stationer

The American Stationer
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Total Pages : 1226
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ISBN-10 : COLUMBIA:CU05640695
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1250 Best Books for Boys and Girls

1250 Best Books for Boys and Girls
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Total Pages : 74
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ISBN-10 : UOM:39015033639835
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Synopsis 1250 Best Books for Boys and Girls by : Union Library Association, New York