Publisher's Synopsis
Jo's Boys is a novel by Louisa May Alcott, published in 1886. It is the third and final book in the Little Women series, following Little Women and its sequel, Good Wives. The novel follows the lives of the March family's boys, who were introduced in the previous books as young children. The story is set ten years after the events of Good Wives and focuses on the lives of Jo March's sons, as well as the other boys who were part of their circle of friends.The novel explores themes such as love, friendship, loyalty, and the challenges of growing up. The boys face various obstacles and struggles as they navigate their way through adolescence and young adulthood. They must deal with issues such as academic pressure, relationships, and finding their place in the world.The main character of the novel is Jo March, who has grown up to become a successful writer. She is now married to Professor Friedrich Bhaer and has two sons of her own, Rob and Teddy. Jo runs a school for boys called Plumfield, where she and her husband teach and mentor their students. The other boys in the book include Laurie's son, Demi, and his friend Nat, who both attend Plumfield.Throughout the novel, the boys face various challenges and learn important life lessons. They form close bonds with each other and with their mentors, Jo and Professor Bhaer. The novel ends on a bittersweet note, as the boys begin to leave Plumfield and embark on their own journeys in life.Overall, Jo's Boys is a heartwarming and insightful novel about growing up, friendship, and the importance of family. It is a fitting conclusion to the Little Women series and a beloved classic of children's literature.All nice and warm for a July day, but received with delight nevertheless. Ted and Josie immediately 'dressed up', learned the war-whoop, and proceeded to astonish their friends by a series of skirmishes about the house and grounds, with tomahawks and bows and arrows, till weariness produced a lull.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.
