Harum-Scarum Joe (1899) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781437028874)

Harum-Scarum Joe is a novel written by William Allen Dromgoole and published in 1899. The story is set in rural Tennessee and follows the life of a young boy named Joe, who is known for his wild and reckless behavior. Despite his mischievous nature, Joe has a heart of gold and a strong sense of loyalty to his family and friends.The novel explores themes of poverty, family values, and the importance of education. Joe's family struggles to make ends meet, and he is often forced to work odd jobs to help support them. Despite his lack of formal education, Joe is a quick learner and has a natural curiosity about the world around him.Throughout the novel, Joe encounters a variety of colorful characters, including a traveling salesman, a group of gypsies, and a wealthy landowner. Each encounter teaches Joe valuable lessons about life and helps him to mature and grow as a person.Harum-Scarum Joe is a heartwarming and entertaining novel that offers a glimpse into life in rural America at the turn of the century. It is a timeless story that continues to resonate with readers today.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.

Author: William Allen Dromgoole
ISBN-10: 143702887X
ISBN-13: 9781437028874
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 10/01/2008
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.23lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.14d