49 results for 'Kate Douglas'

A treasury of children's literature featuring beloved classics such as The Bird's Christmas Carol, Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, and Mother Carey's Chickens among others.This work has been selected by...

Polly Oliver, a high-spirited American girl, is sent to a boarding school in England to learn to become a refined lady. She finds it difficult to abandon her independent ways, but eventually...

"Rose O' the River" is about the river of the title, flowing from the Saco Mountains to the Atlantic, and the effect it has on those who live by it. "The Old Peabody Pew" is in the Tory Hill Meeting...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures,...

Kate Douglas Wiggin, nee Smith (1856-1923) was an American children's author and educator. She was born in Philadelphia, and was of Welsh descent. She started the first free kindergarten in San...

This short story is about a young, beautiful girl with all the choice of men at her feet. Through the story she grows out of her selfish desires and vain idols and realizes what is truly important...

" Susanna & Sue" is a delightful tale written by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin. This heartwarming story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Susanna and Sue, who embark on a journey of...

Douglas Wiggin is a collection of short stories that depict the daily life of American households in the mid-19th century. The stories cover a range of topics, from the joys and challenges of raising...

In this charming travelogue, renowned author Kate Douglas Wiggin recounts her adventures traveling throughout Europe and her beloved home state of Maine. Filled with humor, wit, and keen observations...

Once upon a time, a spell went awry and Make Believe characters were cast into the ordinary world. And the results aren't always happily ever after...Everyone thinks fairy godmothers can do no wrong...

Written by the best-selling author, Kate Douglas Wiggin, this book tells the story of Waitstill Baxter, a young man who struggles to find his place in the world. Set in a small New England town in...

This book is a memoir by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, the famous author of 'Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm', about her experiences as a teacher in California in the late 19th century. It provides insights...

A group of travelers take refuge at an inn during a snowstorm and end up involved in a mystery surrounding a stolen family heirloom. Kate Douglas Wiggin, known for her classic children's book...

Penelope's Experiences in Scotland is a novel by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, first published in 1906. The novel is presented as a series of diary entries written by the eponymous Penelope Hamilton, a...

Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin provides readers with an engaging look into the life of a young orphan boy, Timothy. This book displays the struggles of life for a young boy without a family, overcome...

New Chronicles of Rebecca follows the adventures of the irrepressible Rebecca Rowena Randall as she grows up in turn-of-the-century Maine. With her sharp wit, boundless energy, and adventurous...

Classic literary masterpieces help us to remind the spirit of Christmas and celebrate the timeless truths of the holiday season. This collection of Christmas short stories and tales by classic...

In this classic novel, Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin tells the story of a young girl, Penelope, who must find a new home after her family moves to a new city. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful...

This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks,...

Half-A-Dozen Housekeepers is a charming children's book written by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin in 1903. The story follows six young girls who decide to start a housekeeping club. Each chapter focuses...

A powerful story of a mother's quest for peace and happiness for her children and herself against the odds. As a social worker, Lynn supports families in trouble, only to find that her own family is...

A bodyguard gig for a celebrity on a tropical island...there are worse ways to make a living.As wholesome Dr. Kate in the hottest soap on daytime television, Lauren Douglas is promoted to her...

Title: Marm Lisa. [Chapters I.-X.]Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the world's largest research...

Perfect for fans of T.M. Logan's The Catch and The Couple at No. 9 by Claire Douglas.'This taut, elegant thriller thrums with dark menace and dread. I couldn't look away' Kate...

Title: Penelope's Progress, etc. [A tale] chapters 8-11.Publisher: British Library, Historical Print EditionsThe British Library is the national library of the United Kingdom. It is one of the...

Wild and untamed, these men like the hunt--but it's the capture they love even more. For that is when they can indulge in their most primal sexual instincts. . . "Chanku Honor" by Kate Douglas By...

The Poeming Pigeon is a semi-annual journal of poetry, with each book having a unique theme.  Our first three issues included poetry on the topic of birds, food and cannabis, and for this issue,...

Discover a timeless collection of enchanting tales in "Fairy Stories Every Child Should Know," lovingly compiled by Nora Archibald Smith and Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin. This delightful anthology...

In 2010 Christmas Treasury Classics presented Stories For Christmas Volume 1. Now we're back with Volume 2 which includes five lively stories your family is sure to enjoy.The Romance of a Christmas...

A CBC Hot Off the Press SelectionKids need funny books - books that fill them with joy and wonder!Our newest anthology, CLARA'S KOOKY COMPENDIUM OF THIMBLETHOUGHTS AND WONDERFUZZ, is a mashup of a...

"Enticingly authentic... a thoroughly engaging mystery." Financial TimesWill she captivate you too? 1880A young woman sits for the painting of a miniature portrait - a fashionable betrothal gift -...

The memoirs of Murray Langston, aka "The Unknown Comic," is a detailed account of the Highlights and Lowlights of each year of my life, from June 27, 1944 until my 69th birthday coming up on June 27,...

This is the HARDBACK version, folks. The memoirs of Murray Langston, aka "The Unknown Comic," is a detailed account of the Highlights and Lowlights of each year of my life, from June 27, 1944 until...