Bob: The Story of Our Mockingbird (1899)

""Bob: The Story of Our Mockingbird"" is a novel written by Sidney Lanier and originally published in 1899. The story follows the life of Bob, a mockingbird who is taken in as a pet by a family in the American South. Through Bob's eyes, readers witness the daily life of the family and the surrounding community, as well as the natural beauty of the region. Along the way, Bob learns to mimic the voices of the people around him and becomes a beloved member of the family. However, as he grows older, Bob begins to long for his freedom and the ability to fly away and explore the world beyond his cage. The novel explores themes of captivity, freedom, and the relationship between humans and animals. Lanier's lyrical writing style and vivid descriptions of nature make ""Bob: The Story of Our Mockingbird"" a timeless classic of American literature.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.