Reels and Spindles: A Story of Mill Life by Evelyn Raymond
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"Reels and Spindles: A Story of Mill Life" by Evelyn Raymond is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book revolves around Amy Kaye, a spirited and determined young girl, who embarks on various adventures that intertwine with her experiences in the industrial world of the mill. The novel portrays themes of friendship, resilience, and the social dynamics around mill life, as well as the impact of personal choices on
the lives of those around her. At the start of the story, Amy is introduced while riding her stubborn burro, Pepita, through the picturesque landscape surrounding her home. She becomes disoriented while exploring and eventually encounters Bonaparte Lafayette Jimpson, a playful and quirky boy who captivates her attention. The opening chapters set the tone for her adventures, emphasizing Amy's curiosity and the courage that drives her to explore unknown territories, ultimately leading to a chance meeting that foreshadows the social challenges she will face within the mill community. Her encounters also touch upon the themes of innocence and the complexities of human dynamics, setting the stage for her growth and the relationships that will develop throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Raymond, Evelyn, 1843-1910 |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Merrill, Frank T., 1848-1923 |
| LoC No. | 00004778 |
| Title | Reels and Spindles: A Story of Mill Life |
| Credits |
Produced by D Alexander, Martin Pettit 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: 83.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Mills and mill-work -- Fiction |
| Subject | Girls -- Conduct of life -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 27613 |
| Release Date | Dec 25, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 9912 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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