The Cinder Pond (1915)

The Cinder Pond is a novel written by Carroll Watson Rankin and originally published in 1915. The story is set in a small town in Wisconsin and follows the life of a young boy named David, who is orphaned after his parents die in a fire. David is taken in by his uncle, who is a stern and unfeeling man, and is forced to work long hours in his uncle's sawmill.Despite the hardships he faces, David remains optimistic and finds solace in the nearby Cinder Pond, a small body of water that is rumored to be magical. He spends his free time fishing and dreaming of a better life.As David grows older, he falls in love with a girl named Alice, who comes from a wealthy family. Despite their differences in social status, the two become close and David begins to see a way out of his difficult life.The Cinder Pond is a heartwarming story about the power of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. It is a timeless tale that will resonate with readers of all ages, and is a must-read for anyone who enjoys classic literature.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.