A Flat Iron for a Farthing; Or, Some Passages in the Life of an Only Son
1872
A Flat Iron for a Farthing; Or, Some Passages in the Life of an Only Son
1872
British Literature, Children & Young Adult Reading, Novels
A Flat Iron for a Farthing; Or, Some Passages in the Life of an Only Son is a children's novel by Juliana Horatia Ewing, first published in 1872. The story is narrated by Reginald Dacre, a young boy who reflects on his life as an only son after the loss of his mother and sister. Through poignant and humorous moments, the narrative explores themes of family, grief, and childhood innocence, as Reginald navigates his emotions and builds a whimsical world with his pet dog, Rubens.
