Maw's Vacation: The Story of a Human Being in the Yellowstone by Emerson Hough
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"Maw's Vacation: The Story of a Human Being in the Yellowstone" by Emerson Hough is a humorous and insightful fictional account depicting the adventures of a rural American family exploring Yellowstone National Park, written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on "Maw," a hardworking mother who, after decades of labor, embarks on her first-ever vacation with her family. The book addresses themes of leisure, modernity, and the changing roles of
family members in the context of a national park, juxtaposing "Maw's" experiences with those of other visitors. The storyline follows Maw and her family as they travel to Yellowstone, highlighting their struggles and amusing incidents during their journey and stay. Through Maw’s perspective, we see her astonishment and joy at discovering natural wonders that she had only dreamed of while completing daily chores. The interactions with different characters—such as the affluent O'Cleave family and various park rangers—reflect the diverse nature of park visitors. Maw's experiences encapsulate her gradual transformation from a life of hard work to embracing a newfound sense of freedom during her vacation, making the reader reflect on the importance of taking breaks and experiencing life beyond the familiar confines of daily routines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Hough, Emerson, 1857-1923 |
|---|---|
| Title | Maw's Vacation: The Story of a Human Being in the Yellowstone |
| Credits | Produced by D Alexander, Barbara Kosker, Irma Špehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | American wit and humor |
| Subject | Camping |
| Subject | Yellowstone National Park |
| Subject | Tourists |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 24126 |
| Release Date | Jan 2, 2008 |
| Last Update | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 343 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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