Mary Erskine by Jacob Abbott

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Author Abbott, Jacob, 1803-1879
Title Mary Erskine
Credits Produced by Sherry Hamby, Ted Garvin, Cori Samuel and the PG Online
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Summary "Mary Erskine" by Jacob Abbott is a children's novel written during the mid-19th century. The story is set around the characters living in the village of Franconia, focusing primarily on the life of Mary Erskine, a young orphan who navigates the challenges of her early adulthood as she matures into a responsible woman. The book emphasizes themes of domestic life, character development, and moral teachings through everyday events and interactions. The opening of the story introduces a group of children including Malleville and her cousin Phonny, who are excited about visiting Mary Erskine's home. This visit promises to be an adventure as they prepare for a trip to her farm, accompanied by another character named Beechnut. The narrative conveys a joyful atmosphere, highlighting the children’s innocence and curiosity, while laying the groundwork for Mary Erskine’s character, who has struggled with the loss of her parents but remains a beacon of kindness and resilience. The chapter reflects on the simplicity and joys of rural life, hinting at deeper themes of companionship and community that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Orphans -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Children's stories
Subject Country life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Orphanages -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Death -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Missing children -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Widows -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Education -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Home economics -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Wills -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Literacy -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 14475
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 19, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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