The Magic Valley: Or Patient Antoine (1877)

The Magic Valley: Or Patient Antoine is a novel written by Eliza Keary and published in 1877. The story takes place in a small village in France and follows the life of Antoine, a young man who is known for his patience and kindness. Antoine lives with his mother and sister and works as a farm laborer. One day, he discovers a magical valley filled with beautiful flowers and singing birds. Antoine is captivated by the valley and spends much of his time there, enjoying the peace and beauty it offers. However, his discovery of the valley brings him into conflict with the wealthy landowner who owns the land where the valley is located. The landowner wants to exploit the valley for his own gain, while Antoine wants to protect it. The novel explores themes of nature, beauty, and the struggle between the rich and the poor. It is a heartwarming story that celebrates the power of kindness and the beauty of the natural world.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.