"Dr. Hardhack's Prescription: A Play for Children in Four Acts" is a comedic and at the same time educational play for children written by Katharine McDowell Rice and Harriet Beecher Stowe, famous writers of the 19th century. In this fun play, children get to know the most interesting scientific experiments that help them learn about the wonders of the world around them. Dr. Hardhack, an inventor and scientist, reveals the secrets of science to the young audience and characters of the play and teaches all important lessons about the environment and interaction with nature. A wonderful book for children that combines entertainment and useful knowledge.