Marjorie Fleming's Book, The Story Of Pet Marjorie, Together With Her Journals And Her Letters (1920)

Lachlan Macbean, John Brown

Kessinger Publishing, 2009 - Literary Collections - 256 pages

Marjorie Fleming's Book, The Story Of Pet Marjorie, Together With Her Journals And Her Letters (1920) is a collection of writings by Marjorie Fleming, a young Scottish girl who lived in the late 18th century. The book includes Marjorie's journal entries, letters, and a short story she wrote about her beloved pet dog, also named Marjorie. The book was edited and published by Lachlan MacBean, who discovered Marjorie's writings in the archives of her family's estate. MacBean provides an introduction to the book, giving background information on Marjorie's life and the context in which she wrote. Marjorie's journal entries are filled with her observations of daily life, her thoughts on literature and current events, and her vivid imagination. She often writes in a playful, irreverent tone, and her writing is full of wit and humor. The letters included in the book are addressed to Marjorie's family members and friends, and offer a glimpse into her relationships with those closest to her. The final section of the book is Marjorie's short story, The Story of Pet Marjorie, which tells the tale of a dog who goes on a series of adventures. The story is full of whimsy and charm, and showcases Marjorie's talent as a writer. Overall, Marjorie Fleming's Book, The Story Of Pet Marjorie, Together With Her Journals And Her Letters (1920) is a fascinating look into the life and writings of a young girl who lived in a very different time and place. It is a charming and insightful read for anyone interested in history, literature, or the human experience.To Which Is Added Marjorie Fleming, A Story Of Child Life Fifty Years Ago.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.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Marjorie Fleming's Book, The Story Of Pet Marjorie, Together With Her Journals And Her Letters (1920)
• Authors: Lachlan Macbean, John Brown
• Contributor: Clifford Smyth
• Edition: reprint
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, 2009
• ISBN: 1104188562, 9781104188566
• Length: 256 pages
• Subjects: Literary Collections / Diaries & Journals; Literary Collections / General; Literary Collections / Letters