When Grandmamma Was New: The Story of a Virginia Childhood by Marion Harland
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"When Grandmamma Was New: The Story of a Virginia Childhood" by Marion Harland is a nostalgic account of childhood experiences written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a young girl, Molly, as she navigates her formative years in Virginia, exploring her relationships with family, friends, and her captivating imagination. The book delves into themes of innocence, sibling rivalry, and the joys and sorrows that accompany growing up. The opening of
the story introduces us to Molly, her cousin Mary 'Liza, and their interactions centered around their play and their beloved dolls. The narrative captures Molly's complex emotions as she grapples with envy and discontent upon receiving a less desirable gift compared to Mary 'Liza's beautiful doll. This moment sparks a series of events leading to Molly's impulsive mischief with her cousin's doll, Rozillah, showcasing her spirited character. Harland sets the stage for a story rich with memories and reflections on childhood, punctuated by humor and heartfelt moments that promise an engaging reading experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Harland, Marion, 1830-1922 |
|---|---|
| Title | When Grandmamma Was New: The Story of a Virginia Childhood |
| Credits |
Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 78.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Christian life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Grandmothers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Children and death -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Cousins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Dolls -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Enslaved persons -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Virginia -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25118 |
| Release Date | Apr 21, 2008 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 6716 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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