The Children of Oakford Farm (1876)

""The Children of Oakford Farm"" is a novel published in 1876 by the Protestant Episcopal Society. The story revolves around a group of children who live on a farm in the countryside. The main characters are siblings Jack and Nellie, who live with their parents and grandparents on Oakford Farm. The children are described as being kind-hearted and adventurous, and they spend their days exploring the farm and surrounding areas. As the story progresses, the children encounter various challenges, including a fire that threatens the farm and the disappearance of their beloved dog. They also meet new friends, including a young boy named Willie who is visiting from the city. The children learn important lessons about responsibility, loyalty, and perseverance as they navigate these challenges.The novel also includes themes of faith and religion, as the children attend church and participate in religious activities. The Protestant Episcopal Society, which published the book, was a religious organization that aimed to promote the values of the Episcopal Church through literature.Overall, ""The Children of Oakford Farm"" is a heartwarming story that celebrates the joys of childhood and the importance of family, friendship, and faith.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.