Hall, Donald

Ox-cart Man (Picture Puffin)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140504415
author:: Hall, Donald
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Puffin
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1984
Pages:: 40
Genre:: English literature: essays, letters & other non-fiction prose works
Condition:: New
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Ox-Cart Man by Donald Hall is a poignant tale of rural life in 19th-century New England. The story follows the daily journey of an oxcart man as he packs his goods and travels to market, selling everything from wool and shawls to birch brooms and goose feathers. As the seasons change, so do the man's fortunes, but one thing remains constant: the cycle of work and home that drives him. With its stunning combination of text and illustrations, this book recreates the mood of rural New England in a way that is both timeless and evocative. A beautifully crafted picture book that explores the simple pleasures and hard work of country life, Ox-Cart Man is a must-have for anyone interested in stories about family, community, and the changing seasons.

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