A Tale of the Tow-Path - Softcover

Homer Greene

Softcover

ISBN 10: 9362233606 ISBN 13: 9789362233608

Publisher: Zinc Read, 2024

Synopsis

"A Tale of the Tow-Path" is a novel that takes readers back to the days when canal boats and the towpaths that guided them were a vital part of American transportation. The story is set along the canals and follows the adventures of a young boy named Ned Ramsey. Ned is a spirited and determined boy who lives along the towpath, where canal boats are pulled by mules along the narrow waterway. He dreams of a life of adventure and is eager to prove his worth. His father, John Ramsey, owns a canal boat, and Ned helps with the family business, learning the ropes of navigating the canals and handling the mules. The plot revolves around the challenges and adventures that Ned faces on the towpath. He encounters various characters, some friendly and some antagonistic, as he learns about life, hard work, and perseverance. The story captures the essence of life along the canal, with vivid descriptions of the landscape, the boats, and the people who inhabit this world.

Edition details

• Publisher: Zinc Read
• Publication date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 9362233606
• ISBN 13: 9789362233608
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 51