King Solomon's Goat (1918)
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ISBN10: 1120308372
ISBN13: 9781120308375
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120308375
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Oct 15 2009
Pages: 148
Weight: 0.46
Height: 0.32 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
King Solomon's Goat is a novel written by Willard Bartlett and published in 1918. The story revolves around a goat named Solomon, who is believed to have magical powers. The goat is owned by a farmer named David, who lives in a small village in New England. David's life takes a dramatic turn when he discovers that Solomon can talk and has the ability to grant wishes.As news of Solomon's magical powers spreads, people from far and wide come to see the goat and make their wishes. However, as more and more people come to see Solomon, David becomes increasingly worried about the goat's safety. He fears that someone might try to harm Solomon for his magical powers.The novel explores themes of greed, power, and the consequences of wishing for things without considering the consequences. It also touches on the idea of the American Dream and the pursuit of wealth and success.Overall, King Solomon's Goat is a charming and whimsical tale that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a classic story that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.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.
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