The Trumpeter Swan (1920)

The Trumpeter Swan is a classic children's novel written by Temple Bailey and first published in 1920. The story follows the life of a young trumpeter swan named Louis, who is born without a voice. His father, who is a wise old swan, suggests that Louis learns to play a trumpet in order to communicate with his fellow swans and attract a mate.The book is set in rural America and is full of charming descriptions of the natural world. As Louis grows up, he faces many challenges and adventures, including a dangerous encounter with a hunter, a journey to find his own trumpet, and a perilous migration south for the winter.Along the way, Louis meets a variety of interesting characters, including a kind-hearted boy named Sam and a beautiful swan named Serena. The book is a heartwarming tale of perseverance, friendship, and the power of music.The Trumpeter Swan has been beloved by generations of children and is often cited as one of the best children's books of all time. It has been adapted into a number of different formats, including a movie and a stage play, and is still widely read and enjoyed 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.