Hidden Bibliographic Details
Other authors / contributors: | Crewe-Jones, Florence, translator.
Gruelle, Johnny, 1880-1938, illustrator.
Cupples & Leon Company, publisher.
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Provenance: | Copy 1: University of Chicago Library's copy: state 2. Copy 2: University of Chicago Library's copy: state 1. Copy 1: Binding: Publisher's green cloth over boards; color illustrated portrait on front cover; gilt cover and spine title. Copy 2: Binding: Publisher's grey cloth over boards; color illustrated portrait on front cover; gilt cover and spine title.
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Notes: | Two states known; state 1 without printing statement on title page verso and last line on page ix reads "the end."; state 2 with "Printed in U.S.A" on title page verso and last line on page ix reads "quent with noble character."
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Summary: | A French foundling who is sold to a traveling troupe at the age of eight experiences many adventures before he finally finds his real home. Remi's quest to find a family of his own is filled with action and suspense. In the course of his travels, Remi experiences hunger, poverty and freezing cold, but learns the great lesson of loyal friendship.
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