"Master Simon's Garden" is a sweeping historical narrative that follows the legacy of a beautiful garden and the family that tends it through the formative years of American history. Set in the stern Puritan settlement of Hopewell, the story begins with Master Simon Radpath, a man whose love for colorful flowers and open-hearted kindness stands in stark contrast to the rigid, somber environment of his neighbors. As the garden blooms, it becomes a symbol of tolerance and hope in a wilderness often defined by strict laws and ...
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"Master Simon's Garden" is a sweeping historical narrative that follows the legacy of a beautiful garden and the family that tends it through the formative years of American history. Set in the stern Puritan settlement of Hopewell, the story begins with Master Simon Radpath, a man whose love for colorful flowers and open-hearted kindness stands in stark contrast to the rigid, somber environment of his neighbors. As the garden blooms, it becomes a symbol of tolerance and hope in a wilderness often defined by strict laws and suspicion. The novel spans several generations, tracing the lives of Simon's descendants as they navigate the shifting landscape of the New World. From the early struggles of the colonial era to the stirring beginnings of the American Revolution, the garden remains a constant thread, witnessing the birth of a new nation. Cornelia Meigs masterfully weaves themes of perseverance, family heritage, and the enduring power of beauty into a compelling tale of historical adventure. Through the eyes of the Radpath family, readers experience the trials of the frontier, the tensions of early social conflicts, and the eventual quest for independence. "Master Simon's Garden" is a classic work of historical fiction that offers a rich, atmospheric look at the people and ideals that shaped the American spirit. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. First Edition Thus, First Printing (1929 on title and copyright). Published by Macmillan, 1929. Octavo. Blue cloth boards stamped in orange with illustrated endpapers. Full color frontispiece by John Rae. Book is very good; clean with no writing or names. Sharp corners and spine straight. Binding tight and pages crisp. Price-clipped dust jacket is very good with light shelf wear. Bottom corner clipped with publisher's new price of $1.75 intact. Some nicks and tears along edges. Book placed in custom acetate protector. Very scarce in jacket copy of this early illustrated edition of Meigs classic children's story with illustrations by John Rae. 320 pages. 100% positive feedback. 30 day money back guarantee. NEXT DAY SHIPPING! Excellent customer service. Please email with any questions or if you would like a photo. All books packed carefully and ship with free delivery confirmation/tracking. All books come with free bookmarks. Ships from Southampton, New York.
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