Doing and Dreaming: A Tale for the Young (1877)

Doing and Dreaming: A Tale for the Young is a novel written by Edward Garrett and first published in 1877. The story centers around a young boy named Jack, who is a dreamer and often finds himself lost in his own thoughts. However, Jack's father wants him to be more practical and responsible, and encourages him to focus on his studies and chores.One day, Jack discovers a hidden treasure map and becomes obsessed with finding the treasure. He sets out on a journey with his friend Tom, but they soon realize that the journey is not as easy as they thought it would be. Along the way, they encounter various challenges and obstacles, but also learn important life lessons about perseverance, teamwork, and the value of hard work.As Jack and Tom continue their journey, they meet a wise old man who teaches them the importance of balancing dreams with reality, and encourages them to pursue their passions while also being responsible and practical. Through their experiences, Jack and Tom learn to appreciate the value of both dreaming and doing, and ultimately find the treasure they were seeking.The book is a classic coming-of-age tale that teaches young readers about the importance of hard work, perseverance, and following their dreams while also being practical and responsible. It is a timeless story that continues to inspire and entertain readers of all ages.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.