Reproduction of the original: Mike Marble by Francis C. Woodworth

A collection of stories concerning family life, friendships, and growing up.

In the nineteenth century, Rutland was the center of a booming marble industry. By the early twentieth century, the Vermont Marble Company was considered the largest U.S. corporation in the world. Today, the region of southwestern Vermont that runs from Middlebury in the north to Dorset in the south is still called the Marble Valley, "? and visitors flock every year to tour the Vermont Marble Museum and the International Carving Studio and to picnic in the quarries. In this first comprehensive history, Mike Austin chronicles the hardships, religious lives, labor struggles and triumphs of the Marble Valley's workers and industrious settlers. Complete with excerpts from firsthand accounts and news clippings, this wide-scoping history gives an intimate portrayal of the men and women who shaped the Vermont Marble Valley and made it their home."

In 'Daisy; or, The Fairy Spectacles' by C. S. Guild, readers are transported into a whimsical world where a pair of fairy spectacles reveal hidden truths about human nature. Written in a charming and fairy-tale like style, the book explores the themes of perception, deception, and self-discovery. Guild's use of magical realism adds an enchanting element to the narrative, inviting readers to ponder the complexities of the human experience. Set in the Romantic era, the book reflects the period's fascination with the supernatural and the unknown. The moral lessons subtly woven into the story make 'Daisy' a thought-provoking read for both young and adult audiences alike. C. S. Guild's imaginative storytelling keeps readers captivated from beginning to end, making 'Daisy; or, The Fairy Spectacles' a standout work of fiction worth exploring.