John Habberton

Helen's Babies

With Some Account Of Their Ways, Innocent, Droll, Fascinating, Roguish, Mischievous, And Naughty (1877)

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Produktbeschreibung

Helen's Babies: With Some Account Of Their Ways, Innocent, Droll, Fascinating, Roguish, Mischievous, And Naughty is a novel written by John Habberton and first published in 1877. The book tells the story of a young woman named Helen Lawrence who agrees to take care of her sister's two young children, 4-year-old Budge and 2-year-old Toddie, for a few weeks. However, Helen soon realizes that taking care of the children is not as easy as she thought it would be. Budge and Toddie are mischievous and often get into trouble, causing chaos and havoc wherever they go. The book is written in a humorous and lighthearted tone, and the author uses the children's innocent and charming behavior to create a heartwarming and entertaining story. The novel is divided into short chapters, each of which describes a particular incident or adventure that the children have. The children's antics range from innocent and cute to mischievous and naughty, and the book captures the joys and challenges of raising young children. Overall, Helen's Babies: With Some Account Of Their Ways, Innocent, Droll, Fascinating, Roguish, Mischievous, And Naughty is a delightful and entertaining novel that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a timeless classic that has been enjoyed by generations of readers, and it remains a beloved favorite to this day.Also, A Partial Record Of Their Actions During Ten Days Of Their Experience.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.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 188
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 10mm
• Gewicht: 282g
• ISBN-13: 9781436868297
• ISBN-10: 1436868297
• Artikelnr.: 24903231

Autorenporträt

John Habberton was an American author and journalist, born on February 24, 1842, in Brooklyn, New York. He grew up in Illinois after his father passed away when he was six years old. Habberton served in the army during the Civil War and later worked with Harper & Brothers until 1872. He became the literary editor of The Christian Union (later Outlook) from 1873 to 1877 and worked as a literary critic for the New York Herald from 1876 to 1893. His most famous work, Helen's Babies, was inspired by his own sons' adventures. Initially rejected, the novel was eventually published anonymously in 1876 and became a surprise success, particularly among juvenile readers. It was later adapted into a film in 1924. Habberton also wrote stories about early California life, which were compiled in his 1880 collection Romance of California Life. Known for his humorous and often insightful writing, Habberton wrote under the pseudonym "Smelfungus" and was admired by figures like Rudyard Kipling. He married Alice Lawrence Hastings in 1868, and together, they had sons whose antics inspired some of his works. He passed away on February 24, 1921.