Blackie and sons publishing. There is no publication date printed but my research tells me this was printed in the 1950s. Printed in Great Britain in english. This is a simplified version of the original Alcott novel in which Polly's friendship with the Shaws of Boston helps them to build a new life and teaches her the truth the relationship between happiness and riches. Good condition. Completely readable. Cover is red cloth w black writing and illustration. 292 pages. Alcott was a nurse in the civil war and author of many famous books including 'little women'.