The Flag Raising

The Flag Raising is a historical fiction novel written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. The story is set in the year 1898, during the Spanish-American War. The book follows the lives of two young girls, Dora and Nora, who live in a small town in Maine. The girls are excited about the war and the prospect of their town being chosen to raise the American flag. The story begins with the arrival of a young soldier named Jack, who is stationed in the town. Dora and Nora become fast friends with Jack and are thrilled when they learn that their town has been chosen to raise the flag. The girls are chosen to help with the preparations and are tasked with making a new flag for the occasion. As the day of the flag raising approaches, tensions rise in the town. Some residents are opposed to the war and do not want to participate in the ceremony. Others are excited and eager to show their patriotism. The girls must navigate these conflicting opinions and work together to ensure that the flag raising is a success. The Flag Raising is a heartwarming story about friendship, patriotism, and the power of community. Wiggin's vivid descriptions of life in small-town America during the late 19th century transport readers back in time and provide a fascinating glimpse into a bygone era. The book is suitable for readers of all ages and is sure to leave a lasting impression.He saw that he had not deceived her after all, owing to the angry chatter of Mrs. Meserve. He had been handcuffed twice in his life, but no sheriff had ever discomfited him so thoroughly as this child. Fury mounted to his brain, and as soon as she was safely out from between the wheels he stood up in the wagon and flung the flag out in the road in the midst of the excited group.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.