Wallace: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1878. The book tells the story of a young boy named Wallace, who lives in the Franconia region of New Hampshire during the early 19th century. Wallace is a bright and curious child who loves to learn and explore the world around him. He is fascinated by nature, science, and history, and he spends much of his time reading books and asking questions.As Wallace grows older, he becomes more independent and adventurous. He sets out on a journey to explore the Franconia Mountains and the surrounding wilderness, encountering many challenges and obstacles along the way. He meets a variety of interesting people, including Native Americans, trappers, and settlers, and he learns about their cultures and ways of life.Throughout the book, Wallace faces many difficult decisions and moral dilemmas. He must decide whether to follow his own dreams and desires or to do what is expected of him by his family and community. He also grapples with issues of justice, fairness, and equality, and he learns to stand up for what he believes in, even when it is difficult or unpopular.Overall, Wallace: A Franconia Story is a compelling and inspiring novel that explores themes of adventure, curiosity, independence, and moral courage. It is a timeless classic that is sure to captivate readers of all ages and backgrounds.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.