The Fledgling (1919)

by Charles Bernard Nordhoff

Book Overview

The Fledgling is a novel written by Charles Bernard Nordhoff and published in 1919. The story revolves around the life of a young boy named Dick Harlow who is sent to a boarding school by his wealthy father. At the school, Dick struggles to fit in and make friends, but eventually finds solace in the company of a group of misfits who share his passion for bird-watching.As the story progresses, Dick and his friends embark on an adventure to track down a rare bird species, which takes them on a journey through the rugged wilderness of California. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, including dangerous animals, treacherous terrain, and hostile locals.Through their experiences, Dick and his friends learn valuable lessons about perseverance, friendship, and the importance of following one's passions. The Fledgling is a timeless coming-of-age tale that captures the spirit of adventure and the beauty of nature in vivid detail.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116509147X
• ISBN13: 9781165091478
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.63 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"