Sir Spangle And The Dingy Hen is a children's book written by Letitia McClintock and first published in 1877. The story revolves around Sir Spangle, a proud and handsome rooster, and his quest to find a mate. Despite his impressive appearance, Sir Spangle is rejected by all the hens in the farmyard because of his arrogance and lack of humility. One day, he meets a dingy and unremarkable hen who is kind and gentle, and he falls in love with her. However,...