Mr. Curtis, a gentleman fond of children, buys an estate called Woodlawn, and his son Bertie throws himself into the work of making it a home. With a donkey for hauling stones, a cellar to dig and underpinning to lay, Bertie learns how each trade does its part, and finds that kindness can soften even a cross workman.
The opening book of a small series meant to teach children how a house is built, gently mixed with lessons in good temper. Download the free EPUB.