Excerpt from The Story of Patsy
The original Story of Patsy was written and sold some seven years ago for the benefit of the Silver Street Free Kindergartens in San Francisco. Now that it is for the first time placed in the hands of publishers, I have at their request added new ma terial, so that the present story is more than double.
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Excerpt from The Story of Patsy
The original Story of Patsy was written and sold some seven years ago for the benefit of the Silver Street Free Kindergartens in San Francisco. Now that it is for the first time placed in the hands of publishers, I have at their request added new ma terial, so that the present story is more than double.
About the Publisher
Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com
This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Kate Douglas Wiggin was born in Philadelphia in 1856. The author of travel and educational books as well as children's literature, she was a leading American kindergarten proponent. In San Francisco, she helped establish the first free kindergarten west of the Rocky Mountains. Mrs. Wiggin died in 1923
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book tells the story of Patsy, a sickly and poor nine year old boy living in San Francisco. Life sends him many hardships, but the author, a kindergarten teacher, takes him under her wing and gives him a safe and loving place to spend his days. There, he learns patience, good manners and how to make new friends, though he never forgets where he came from or the difficulties his family faces. Written in the late 19th century, this book offers a rare glimpse into the lives of underprivileged children in San Francisco, raising awareness of the significant challenges they faced and the importance of providing support and kindness to those in need. The author's experiences demonstrate that even small acts of compassion can make a big difference in the lives of children. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330074442_0
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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Seller Inventory # LW-9781330074442
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