Jack's Carrier Pigeons

""Jack's Carrier Pigeons: A Tale Of The Times Of Father Taylor's Mariners' Home"" is a novel written by Hezekiah Butterworth and published in 1900. The story is set in the mid-19th century and revolves around a young boy named Jack who lives in Boston. Jack is fascinated by carrier pigeons and dreams of owning his own flock. Eventually, he acquires a pair of pigeons and trains them to carry messages.The novel is set against the backdrop of Father Taylor's Mariners' Home, a real-life institution that provided shelter and support for sailors in Boston. Jack becomes involved with the Mariners' Home and helps the sailors there by using his pigeons to deliver messages to their loved ones.As the story progresses, Jack faces a number of challenges, including a rival pigeon breeder and a dangerous storm that threatens the safety of the pigeons and the sailors at the Mariners' Home. Through it all, Jack remains determined to help those around him and to fulfill his dream of becoming a successful pigeon breeder.""Jack's Carrier Pigeons"" is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, friendship, and the power of community. It offers a glimpse into life in mid-19th century Boston and highlights the important role that institutions like the Mariners' Home played in supporting those in need.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.