Littlebourne Lock
- Downloads
- Under 100
- Pages
- 74
About this book
Morning chores at a Thames lock-house set the scene for a children's story about family obligations, poverty and learning through mistakes. Edward Rowles tends the lock while Philip and Emily help with household tasks and watch the passing boats. Their mother worries about relatives in London, where Mary's large family depends on the earnings of a printer who works through the night.
F. Bayford Harrison brings the dangers of the river close to these everyday concerns. An awkward boatman needs help near the lock, and later Juliet Mitchell describes a frightening attempt to row, followed by her rescue near a weir. Juliet longs to be grown up and capable, even as she feels the weight of another mishap. With its contrast between riverside routines and crowded city life, the book offers readers a view of practical childhood skills, family care and the moral lessons woven into older domestic fiction.
About the author
More from this genre
See all- N Norman ValleryNorman Vallery
- B Beatrice Leigh at CollegeBeatrice Leigh at College
- F Famous Islands and Memorable VoyagesFamous Islands and Memorable Voyages
- P Patty's Summer DaysPatty's Summer Days
- H The Hero of TiconderogaThe Hero of Ticonderoga
- C The Crown of SuccessThe Crown of Success
Discussion
No comments yet. Share a thought, a question or a favourite passage.
Copyright concern? Read our DMCA policy
Read or download
Public domain book This work is in the public domain and free of copyright. Anyone may read, download and share it.
- PDF 987 KB
- EPUB 541 KB
Downloads start right away. How to open EPUB on your phone
Book facts
- Author
- F. Bayford Harrison
- Pages
- 74
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online