The Wooing of Calvin Parks

The Wooing of Calvin Parks by Laura E. Richards is a charming and heartwarming novel about a young woman named Rose who is determined to win the heart of her childhood friend, Calvin Parks. Despite the fact that Calvin is oblivious to Rose’s affections, she persists in her efforts to win him over, using every trick in the book to capture his attention and affection.As the story unfolds, readers are taken on a journey through the ups and downs of Rose’s romantic pursuit, as she navigates the complexities of love and friendship in a small New England town. Along the way, she must contend with the interference of well-meaning friends and family members, as well as the unexpected appearance of a handsome stranger who threatens to upset her carefully laid plans.Despite the obstacles in her path, Rose remains steadfast in her determination to win Calvin’s heart, and readers will find themselves rooting for her every step of the way. With its engaging characters, charming setting, and delightful plot twists, The Wooing of Calvin Parks is a delightful and uplifting read that will leave readers feeling warm and fuzzy inside.1908. Illustrated. Prolific writer of children’s books, she is credited with pioneering American writing of nonsense verses for children, but she received the Pulitzer Prize for a biography of her mother, Julia Ward Howe, a social reformer who wrote the words to the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The book begins: If I’m not mistaken, said Calvin Parks, this is the ro’d where Sam and Sim used to live! He checked his horse and looked about him. And there-well, I’m blowed if that ain’t the house now. Same old pumpkin-color; same old well-sweep; same old trees; it certainly is the house. Well! See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.