When eight-year-old Keith and his older brother Malcolm encounter a homeless boy, they find a way to express their idealism by righting wrongs in a knightly manner.

Reproduction of the original: Two Little Knights of Kentucky by Annie Fellows Johnston

"There are no better books for girls written than those in the 'Little Colonel' Series." -The Outlook Magazine It was the coldest Saint Valentine's eve that Kentucky had known in twenty years. In Lloydsborough Valley a thin sprinkling of snow whitened the meadows, enough to show the footprints of every hungry rabbit that loped across them; but there were not many such tracks. It was so cold that the rabbits, for all their thick fur, were glad to run home and hide. Nobody cared to be out long in such weather, and except now and then, when an ice-cutter's wagon creaked up from some pond to the frozen pike, the wintry stillness was unbroken. On the north side of the little country depot a long row of icicles hung from the eaves. Even the wind seemed to catch its breath there, and hurry on with a shiver that reached to the telegraph wires overhead. It shivered down the long stovepipe, too, inside the waiting-room. The stove had been kept red-hot all that dull gray afternoon, but the window-panes were still white with heavy frost-work. Half an hour before the five o'clock train was due from the city, two boys came running up the railroad track with their skates in their hands. They were handsome, sturdy little fellows, so well buttoned up in their leather leggins and warm reefer overcoats that they scarcely felt the cold. Their cheeks were red as winter apples, from skating against the wind, and they were almost breathless after their long run up-hill to the depot. Racing across the platform, they bumped against the door at the same instant, burst it noisily open, and slammed it behind them with a bang that shook the entire building. "What kind of a cyclone has struck us now?" growled the ticket agent, who was in the next room. Then he frowned, as the first noise was followed by the rasping sound of a bench being dragged out of a corner, to a place nearer the stove. It scraped the bare floor every inch of the way, with a jarring motion that made the windows rattle. CONTENTS: I. TWO TRAMPS AND A BEAR II. GINGER AND THE BOYS III. THE VALENTINE PARTY IV. A FIRE AND A PLAN V. JONESY'S BENEFIT VI. THE LITTLE COLONEL'S TWO RESCUES VII. A GAME OF INDIAN VIII. "FAIRCHANCE"

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Annie F. Johnston's 'Two Little Knights of Kentucky' is a heartwarming children's novel set in the late 1800s. The story follows two young brothers, Robby and Bobby, as they embark on a series of adventures that test their bravery and loyalty. Johnston's writing is simple yet engaging, making it easy for young readers to connect with the characters and their experiences. The novel is reminiscent of the classic tales of chivalry and knightly virtues, with a focus on the importance of honor and friendship. The descriptive language and vivid imagery bring the Kentucky countryside to life, immersing readers in the boys' world. Overall, 'Two Little Knights of Kentucky' is a timeless story that continues to charm audiences of all ages with its themes of courage, loyalty, and brotherhood. Annie F. Johnston's background as a children's author and her personal experiences growing up in the American South likely influenced the heartfelt and authentic nature of the book.