Author |
Blanchard, Amy Ella, 1856-1926 |
Illustrator |
Waugh, Ida, 1846-1919 |
LoC No. |
03022814
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Title |
A gentle pioneer : Being the story of the early days in the new west
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Original Publication |
Boston: W. A. Wilde Company, 1903.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 90.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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Credits |
Carla Foust, David Edwards 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 |
"A Gentle Pioneer: Being the Story of the Early Days in the New West" by Amy E. Blanchard is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The narrative follows the journey of Agnes Kennedy and her father as they emigrate from their old home to forge a new life in the American frontier. The story captures the challenges of frontier life, including hardship, family bonds, and the trials of establishing a home in a wild and untamed land. The opening of this account introduces us to Agnes and her family as they prepare for their daunting journey. It begins on a stormy night at the Kennedy farm, where they face the reality of separation from their family due to circumstances that require them to move westward. Agnes's emotional farewell to her mother and siblings sets the tone for the adventure ahead, and her determination to help her father find a new home is palpable. As they start their journey, the hardships of the trail, the danger of wild animals, and the uncharted wilderness come to life, laying the groundwork for Agnes's evolving role in a world filled with both opportunity and peril. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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Subject |
Frontier and pioneer life -- Ohio River Valley -- Juvenile fiction
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
74896 |
Release Date |
Dec 14, 2024 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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