Nelly's Silver Mine: A Story of Colorado Life by Helen Hunt Jackson

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Author Jackson, Helen Hunt, 1830-1885
Illustrator Richards, Harriet Roosevelt, -1932
Title Nelly's Silver Mine: A Story of Colorado Life
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Summary "Nelly's Silver Mine: A Story of Colorado Life" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story primarily revolves around twins Nelly and Rob March, whose lives are about to change dramatically as their family prepares to make a journey from New England to Colorado. The narrative captures their experiences, emotions, and adventures as they face the prospect of a new life in a vastly different environment and showcases themes of family, resilience, and the challenges of adapting to change. The opening of the novel depicts a cold Christmas morning at the March household, where Nelly and Rob anxiously await the arrival of presents. However, Rob's illness complicates the festivities, and the narrative explores the close bond of the siblings as they navigate their shared experiences and emotions, including Rob's jealousy and Nelly's empathetic nature. Their mother, Mrs. March, plays a significant role in providing warmth and love despite the family challenges, and hints at upcoming changes, including the family's potential move to Colorado due to Mr. March's worsening asthma. This sets the stage for the children's journey and the new adventures that await them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Colorado -- History -- To 1876 -- Juvenile fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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