Daddy Darwin's Dovecot, Melchior's Dream And Other Tales (1909)

Daddy Darwin's Dovecot, Melchior's Dream And Other Tales is a collection of short stories written by Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing and published in 1909. The book contains a total of 14 stories, each of which is unique in its own way. The first story, Daddy Darwin's Dovecot, is about a man who keeps pigeons and doves in a dovecot. The story explores the relationship between the man and his birds, and the lessons he learns from them. Melchior's Dream is the second story in the book and tells the tale of a young boy who has a dream about a magical land. The story is a journey of self-discovery for Melchior, as he learns about the importance of imagination and creativity. Other stories in the book include The Story of a Short Life, which is a heart-wrenching story about a terminally ill child, and A Great Emergency, which tells the story of a group of children who come together to help a friend in need. Overall, Daddy Darwin's Dovecot, Melchior's Dream And Other Tales is a charming and thought-provoking collection of stories that will delight readers of all ages. The book is a timeless classic that explores themes such as love, friendship, and the power of the imagination.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.