Old Chester Tales

Delightful tales of Old Chester centered around the observations of one delightful old Dr. Lavendar—who never was married but is secretly an incurable romantic. Author Deland a Pennsylvania native was known for her several Old Chester books which were apparently based on her early memories of Maple Grove and Manchester — Pittsburgh-area communities in which she grew up.. Contents:The promises of Dorothea. Good for the soul. Miss Maria. The child's mother. Justice and the judge. Where the laborers are few. Sally. The unexpectedness of Mr. Horace Shields.