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by Upton Bertha

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The Adventure of Two Dutch Dolls and a 'Golliwogg' is a wonderful adventure story written by an English novelist and cartoonist Florence Kate Upton (1873-1922). Besides, she is also known for her great illustrations because for a long time she worked for the most prominent magazines of her time as a professional illustrator. Later she discovered in herself the talent of creating great stories. The Adventures of Two Dutch Dolls and a 'Golliwogg' appeared for the first time in 1895. It narrates about a mother and a daughter Florence and Bertha who took part in thirteen adventures of Golliwogg. So be ready for new adventures!

ISBN: B00849FKA4

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...She felt him start Upon the open track. [Illustration] Ere long they knew that hidden there, Beneath a stolid mien, Dwelt a fierce will. They could not still They rode as if by steam![Illustration] Peggy held on with tightening grip, While Sarah Jane behind, Having no hold To make her bold, To screaming gave her mind. "O Peggy! put me down I pray! I ride in mortal dread! Do make him stop, Or I shall drop And break my wooden head!" E'en as those piteous words she spoke, They struck a fearful "snag" Their grips they lost, And both were tossed Upon the cruel "flag". [Illustration] Their senses for a moment gone, They lay in ghastly plight; Their fiery steed From burden freed, Maintained his onward flight. Then each in aching consciousness Rose slowly with sad groans; Next faced about With angry shout, Followed by tears and moans. [Illustration] Each blamed the other for the fall; Until, in gentler mood, Their hurts they dress, While both confess The crying did them good. A wooden...