The Pedler Of Dust Sticks

by Hammatt Billings and Eliza Lee Cabot Follen

Book Overview

The Pedler of Dust Sticks is a children's book written by Eliza Lee Follen. The story revolves around a peddler who sells dust sticks, which are essentially brooms made of twigs. The peddler travels from town to town, selling his wares to anyone who needs them. Along the way, he meets a variety of interesting characters, including a young girl who is in need of a dust stick to clean her home. The peddler takes pity on her and gives her a stick for free. As he continues on his journey, the peddler encounters more people in need, and he always tries to help them in any way he can. The story teaches children the importance of kindness, generosity, and helping others. The Pedler of Dust Sticks is a heartwarming tale that will delight children of all ages.When the hymn was sung, the book-keeper came forward and made an address to his master, in the name of them all. In this address they told Henry how happy he had made them; how much good he had done them; how sensible they were of his kindness to them, and how full of gratitude their hearts were towards him. They expressed the hope that they should live with him all their lives.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: 1419176943
• ISBN13: 9781419176944
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.2"