The Three Gold Doubloons Author:Edith Thacher Hurd Tom drew back into the shadow of the wall, for at that moment, the gate opened and two of the governor's black horses appeared pulling a large wagon behind them. Tom could just make out the dark forms of several men crouching low on the seat. The horses' hoofs must have been padded, for they scarcely made a sound even on the cobblestones... more » of the courtyard. This wonderful tale follows the adventures of a printer's apprentice, Tom Cartwright, in colonial Williamsburg. Not only is Tom caught up in an exciting historical time period, but also in an engaging plot. With skillful writing, the author weaves in inspiring messages, such as how kind actions to those who don't deserve them can come back to bless you in the most unexpected ways. "When I read this book, I knew it was one that needed to be brought back to the world. It has everything that makes a worthy book: high literary, moral, educational, and entertainment value. If you are a parent that likes to feed your child's minds with literature that uplifts and teaches, this book is a wonderful choice."« less