Penelope's English Experiences - Kate Douglas Wiggin - Bog

Penelope's English Experiences is a delightful novel by Kate Douglas Wiggin that tells the story of a young American girl named Penelope who travels to England with her mother and brother. The book is set in the late 19th century and captures the essence of English society and culture during that time.As Penelope explores England, she encounters a variety of interesting characters and experiences many new and exciting things. She attends a fancy dress ball, visits historic landmarks like Stonehenge and the Tower of London, and even meets the Queen herself.Throughout the book, Penelope shares her observations and thoughts on English life, often comparing it to her own experiences in America. She also learns valuable lessons about friendship, family, and growing up.Wiggin's writing is charming and engaging, and her descriptions of English life and culture are vivid and detailed. Penelope's English Experiences is a delightful read for anyone interested in history, travel, or coming-of-age stories.The Honourable Arthur, Salemina, and I took a stroll in Hyde Park one Sunday afternoon, not for the purpose of joining the fashionable throng of 'pretty people' at Stanhope Gate, but to mingle with the common herd in its special precincts, --precincts not set apart, indeed, by any legal formula, but by a natural law of classification which seems to be inherent in the universe.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