""A Few Friends And How They Amused Themselves"" is a novel written by Mary Mapes Dodge and published in 1869. The story follows a group of young friends who live in a small town and spend their time engaging in various activities and adventures. The nine chapters of the book each focus on a different episode in the lives of the friends, from a winter sleigh ride to a summer picnic, and from a theatrical performance to a Halloween party. Along the...