Edith Nesbit
The Story of the Treasure Seekers is a classic children’s novel written by Edith Nesbit. It tells the story of the Bastable siblings, a group of six children who are determined to restore their family’s lost fortune. The story is set in Edwardian London, and follows the children as they embark on a series of adventures and schemes to make money and find treasure.The novel is narrated by the second eldest Bastable child, Oswald, and is told in a humorous and engaging style. Along the way, the children encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a mysterious Indian uncle, a wealthy but eccentric benefactor, and a gruff but kind-hearted pawnbroker.As the Bastable children pursue their quest for treasure, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, loyalty, and the true meaning of wealth. The novel is a timeless classic that has delighted generations of readers with its charming characters, lively plot, and witty dialogue.When we came out we walked a long way, and when we asked a policeman he said we’d better go back through Smithfield. So we did. They don’t burn people any more there now, so it was rather dull, besides being a long way, and Noel got very tired. He’s a peaky little chap; it comes of being a poet, I think.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.
