Books with author Lucy F. Perkins

The 9th book in the “Twins” series. Dion and Daphne are Spartan Twins living in Sparta about the middle of the 5th century B.C. After the birth of a single-horned sheep on their small farm, the Twin's father must go to Athens so that the omen may be interpreted. At first only Dion is allowed to go, but Daphne soon is also brought along. In Athens the Twins have many adventures and meet the great Pericles. Teaches Greek customs and some folklore. Illustrated

Third in the acclaimed “Twins” Series which teaches young readers about different cultures. With Irish twins Larry and Eileen, we enjoy a visit to Granny Malone's and puzzle over the letter she has received from her son in America, a letter that sets the wheels in motion for all sorts of adventures. Along the way the twins encounter gypsies and discover a pig stuck in a bog that brings a change in fortune to their family. While following Larry and Eileen on their adventures, we gain a vivid understanding of the close-knit community life of the Irish countryside, as it existed a century ago. This book is the third In The “Twins” Series. During the early part of the twentieth century, Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937) wrote a series of children's books known as "The Twins Books." Each of the 26 books in the series featured a set of twins, each in a different country or time in America's past. The main purpose of these enjoyable stories seemed to be to make life in foreign cultures and past times easily accessible to "modern" American children. In “The Irish Twins” Perkins teaches young readers about the rich family oriented culture in Ireland in the early 1900’s and includes narration of delightful and classic Irish folktales along the way. Hand edited, text only edition. Table of Contents: Grannie Malone and the Twins The Tea-Party The Tale of the Leprechaun The Tinkers The Twins get Home How they went to the Bog The Bog "Diddy” The Secret School The Fair How they Sold the Pig What they Saw Sunday Mr. McQueen Makes Up his Mind Mr. McQueen Pays the Rent Twenty Years After

Through the eyes of Kit and Kat, 5 year-old twins, we catch a glimpse of life in Holland a century ago. We follow them as they go fishing with grandfather, join their father on market day, help their mother around the house, drive the milk cart, and get new skates. The story draws to a close on St. Nicholas Day when St. Nicholas himself pays them a visit.

In September of 1777, General Washington and his troops are encamped just north of Philadelphia. The war is not going well for the Continental Army, the British are closing in fast and, worst of all, there is no money to pay the discouraged troops. Twins Sally and Roger are asked by their father, General Priestly, to help their mother hide a shipment of gold which will be used to pay the American soldiers. Unfortunately, British spies have also learned about the gold and will stop at nothing to prevent it from reaching General Washington. Mrs. Priestly and her children must act quickly to keep the gold hidden and deliver it safely to the waiting army. Based on a true story, this is a thrilling episode from our nation's history!

This volume presents together the first seven books of the amazing “Twins” series by Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937), one of the most influential children´s series of the beginning of last century. For each book, Perkins would try to interview an individual who grew up in the given country to gain an understanding of the particular customs of the country depicted in the book. Later books in the series, such as The American Twins of the Revolution, supplanted history for geography as the basis of the twins' backgrounds. The books in this collection are:The Dutch Twins The Japanese Twins The Irish Twins The Eskimo Twins The Mexican Twins The Scotch Twins The Italian Twins

• Illustrated• Author’s biography is includedThis e-book contains the 13 Twins series written by Lucy Fitch Perkins between 1911 and 1922. Lucy Fitch Perkins (12 July 1865 – 18 March 1937) was an American children's book author, educator, and illustrator, famous for writing the Twins series of books.Table of ContentsAbout the AuthorThe Dutch TwinsThe Japanese TwinsThe Irish Twins The Eskimo TwinsThe Cave TwinsThe Mexican TwinsThe Belgian TwinsThe French TwinsThe Spartan TwinsThe Scotch TwinsThe Italian Twins The Puritan TwinsThe Swiss Twins

Ramon and Rita are fictional twins who live in the Philippines in the early 1920’s. The author, Lucy Fitch Perkins, wrote stories about the daily life of children from different cultures around the world. Learn about Ramon and Rita’s life on their Philippine farm: adventures taking care of animals, planting rice, fishing, surviving a typhoon, and other experiences. This book is illustrated with beautiful sketches done by the author.

This volume presents together six books of the amazing “Twins” series by Lucy Fitch Perkins (1865-1937), one of the most influential children´s series of the beginning of last century. For each book, Perkins would try to interview an individual who grew up in the given country to gain an understanding of the particular customs of the country depicted in the book. Later books in the series, such as The Spartan Twins, supplanted history for geography as the basis of the twins' backgrounds. The books in this volume are:The French Twins — The Swiss Twins The Belgian Twins — The Cave Twins The Spartan Twins — The Puritan Twins

The fascinating story Of Kit and Kat two twins living in Holland. You will be amused and charmed by their escapades and adventures. A great picture of life in Historical Holland. Very prettily illustrated. Follow Kit and Kat as they experience, a day at the market, fishing, ice skating, Christmas, time with their Grandparents and more. Beautiful black and white illustrations done by the author. The first in The "Twins" series

The fascinating story Of Kit and Kat two twins living in Holland. You will be amused and charmed by their escapades and adventures. A great picture of life in Historical Holland. Very prettily illustrated. Follow Kit and Kat as they experience, a day at the market, fishing, ice skating, Christmas, time with their Grandparents and more. Beautiful black and white illustrations done by the author. The first in The "Twins" series