Publisher's Synopsis
The Children of the Old Stone House is a novel written by Lucy Colton Wells and published in 1911. The story is set in a small New England town in the late 18th century and follows the lives of four children who live in an old stone house. The children are orphaned and live with their aunt and uncle, who are not very kind to them. The eldest child, Rachel, is responsible and caring, while her younger siblings, David, Mary, and John, are mischievous and adventurous. The children's lives are turned upside down when their aunt and uncle decide to sell the old stone house and move away. The children are determined to save their home and come up with a plan to raise the money to buy it themselves. They start by selling vegetables from their garden and then move on to making and selling apple cider. Along the way, they encounter many challenges and obstacles, but they never give up. With the help of their friends and neighbors, they are eventually able to raise enough money to buy the old stone house and keep their family together. The Children of the Old Stone House is a heartwarming story about family, perseverance, and the power of community. It is a classic tale that has stood the test of time and continues to be beloved by readers of all ages.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.
