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A moving and fascinating story by Ouida (pseudonym of the English author Maria Louise Ramé). The boy Nello and his dog Patrasche live in a small village near Antwerp, with the boy's grandfather. It is also the place where Nello's hero, the painter Rubens, used to work. The boy and the dog lead a hard life filled with hunger and setbacks, but find force and consolation in each other, despite everything. Ouida (1839-1908) was a pseudonym for the English author Maria Louise Ramé. Famous and very prolific in many genres, for both children and adults, she was also an animal rights advocate. Jack Brown is a passionate reader of classic and genre oriented literature. He enjoys creating high quality audio books.

Marie Louise de la Ramée (1839-1908) wrote many popular novels of adventure and romance in the 1870s and 80s under the pen name of Ouida, among them such well-known works as Under Two Flags and Held in Bondage. She also produced a number of captivating stories for youngsters. One of the best, A Dog of Flanders, is presented in this handsome edition — complete, unabridged, and newly set in large, easy-to-read type with six original black-and-white illustrations by Harriet Golden.First published in 1872, A Dog of Flanders tells the moving story of Nello, a gentle boy with aspirations of becoming a painter, and Patrasche — his devoted Belgian work dog. The two, along with Nello's grandfather, live in a little village near Antwerp where Nello's idol, the artist Rubens, once worked. Nello and Patrasche suffer countless hardships — poverty, hunger, cruelty, and rejection. But they persevere in the face of adversity, up to their tragic, bittersweet end.Rich in the sentiment of its Romantic tradition, yet convincing in its portrayal of both human and animal nature, this touching classic has tugged at the heartstrings of readers and listeners alike for generations. It remains one of the nineteenth century's most imaginative and arresting works of fiction for children.

Marie Louise de la Ramée (1839-1908) wrote many popular novels of adventure and romance in the 1870s and 80s under the pen name of Ouida, among them such well-known works as Under Two Flags and Held in Bondage. She also produced a number of captivating stories for youngsters. One of the best, A Dog of Flanders, is presented in this handsome edition — complete, unabridged, and newly set in large, easy-to-read type with six original black-and-white illustrations by Harriet Golden.First published in 1872, A Dog of Flanders tells the moving story of Nello, a gentle boy with aspirations of becoming a painter, and Patrasche — his devoted Belgian work dog. The two, along with Nello's grandfather, live in a little village near Antwerp where Nello's idol, the artist Rubens, once worked. Nello and Patrasche suffer countless hardships — poverty, hunger, cruelty, and rejection. But they persevere in the face of adversity, up to their tragic, bittersweet end.Rich in the sentiment of its Romantic tradition, yet convincing in its portrayal of both human and animal nature, this touching classic has tugged at the heartstrings of readers and listeners alike for generations. It remains one of the nineteenth century's most imaginative and arresting works of fiction for children.

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A trilogy of children's stories from the early 20th century: A Dog of Flanders and The Nurnberg Stove by Louisa de la Ramee and The King of the Golden River by John Ruskin. This is the 1927 edition, from family collection. Book and dust jacket both in very good condition for a book this age; minor wear along edge of dust jacket, and pages show usual yellowing of age. All pages still strongly bound to spine, no markings on pages. A summary of the stories from the jacket flap follows: A Dog of Flanders: The touching story of little Nello, his old grandfather, and their "dog of Flanders" is one that has lived for years, always a favorite. The Nurnberg Stove: Little August, one of ten children, so loves the "stove of Nurnberg"--the great porcelain stove of his father--that when it is sold he goes with it to its new owner, the King. August is a symbol of that faith which conquers everything. The King of the Golden River: Three brothers, two hateful and stingy, and a younger one kind and generous, live in a rich vale known as Treasure Valley. The older boys offend the Wind, and he transforms the fertile valley into a desert. One day the King of the Golden River appears and tells the young lads how to make the mountain stream turn to gold. Both older brothers try, fail because they are cruel, and are changed into black stones. The younger one succeeds, because he is merciful. And Treasure Valley is once again fruitful.

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A Dog of Flanders. Children’s Story of all time. Here is how it began: Nello and Patrasche were left all alone in the world.They were friends in a friendship closer than brotherhood. Nello was a little Ardennois—Patrasche was a big Fleming. They were both of the same age by length of years, yet one was still young, and the other was already old. They had dwelt together almost all their days: both were orphaned and destitute, and owed their lives to the same hand