The Flag Raising

The Flag Raising is a historical novel written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. The story is set in the late 1800s, and it follows the lives of two young girls, Mary and Jean, who live in the small town of Milltown.The book begins with the arrival of a new teacher, Miss Evans, who is determined to raise a flag on the schoolhouse roof. Mary and Jean are excited about the prospect, and they work hard to raise the money needed to purchase a flag.However, their efforts are met with resistance from some of the town's residents, who believe that the flag-raising is a waste of time and money. Despite this opposition, Mary and Jean persevere, and they eventually succeed in raising the flag.The Flag Raising is a heartwarming story about the power of determination and the importance of standing up for what you believe in. It is a timeless tale that will inspire readers of all ages.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.