| Author |
Atherton, Gertrude Franklin Horn, 1857-1948 |
| Title |
Transplanted : A novel
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| Original Publication |
New York: Dodd, Mead and Company, 1919.
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| Note |
First published in 1898 under the title: American wives and English husbands.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 80.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Transplanted" by Gertrude Franklin Horn Atherton is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story is set against the backdrop of post-Civil War California and follows the life of an eleven-year-old girl named Lee Tarleton, who navigates the challenges of growing up in a boarding house after the death of her mother. The narrative explores themes of societal expectations, personal ambition, and the complexities of youth relationships as Lee interacts with a range of characters, including her mother’s friends and her burgeoning friendship with an English boy named Cecil. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Lee and her mother, Mrs. Tarleton, as they cope with the aftermath of the Civil War and their subsequent economic decline. Lee is portrayed as a responsible yet imaginative child who plays a crucial caregiving role for her ailing mother. Her interactions with the bustling atmosphere of San Francisco provide a vivid picture of urban life during the 1880s. The story takes a turn when her mother passes away, leading to Lee's transition into a life that is dependent on the kindness of her mother’s acquaintances. Notably, the arrival of Cecil Maundrell introduces elements of friendship and potential romance, while also setting the stage for Lee’s journey in search of identity and belonging in a rapidly changing society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Americans -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
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| Subject |
British -- United States -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Spouses -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Aristocracy (Social class) -- England -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
72997 |
| Release Date |
Feb 20, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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