The San Rosario Ranch by Maud Howe Elliott
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"The San Rosario Ranch" by Maud Howe Elliott is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds in California and centers around Millicent Almsford, a young woman who has recently traveled from Italy to visit her newly-found relatives at the San Rosario Ranch. The book explores themes of family, cultural clash, and the struggles of adjusting to a new environment. At the start of the novel, we are introduced
to the idyllic San Rosario Ranch, where preparations are underway for the arrival of Millicent. The opening chapters reveal her arrival and initial impressions of the family: Barbara Deering, who warmly welcomes her, as well as Barbara's brother and mother. As Millicent grapples with her homesickness and the overwhelming differences between her previous life in Venice and her new surroundings, she begins to bond with the family and navigate her place among them. The narrative sets the stage for exploring Millicent's character and her evolving relationships, particularly with the enigmatic John Graham, a local artist, hinting at both friendship and potential romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Creator | Elliott, Maud Howe, 1854-1948 |
|---|---|
| Title | The San Rosario Ranch |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | California -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42283 |
| Release Date | Mar 9, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 7051 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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