The Louisa Alcott Story Book Author:Louisa M. Alcott 'The selections for this book have been made from "Little Men" and the other best known books by Miss Alcott with a view to furnishing to the schools a supplementary reader which should furnish instruction in ethics. Every selection sets forth an indirect but empathic lesson in morals or manners, conveyed in such a friendly way tha... more »t the children's hearts are won and not antagonized. The stories appeal to boys and girls in equal measure. The desirable qualities portrayed are unselfishness, courage, perseverance, initiative, and kindness to the old, to dependents, and to animals.'« less