Cornelia Meigs

Master Simon's Garden Cornelia Meigs

An early masterpiece for older children from award-winning author Cornelia Meigs. Master Simon's Garden (1916) tells the story of a 17th century Puritan family in New England persecuted for growing a colourful garden and their acceptance of people from outside their community. Simon Radpath's beautiful garden comes to symbolise kindness and tolerance in his strict puritan society. This edition includes all the original illustrations from 1916. Author Cornelia Meigs (1884-1973).