Dolly and Molly and the Farmer Man by Elizabeth Gordon
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"Dolly and Molly and the Farmer Man" by Elizabeth Gordon is a children's picture book published in the early 20th century. This delightful narrative follows the charming adventures of two young girls, Dolly and Molly, as they spend a summer day observing the processes of haymaking on a farm. The book features whimsical illustrations by Frances Beem, enhancing the playful and pastoral themes prevalent throughout the story. The story takes readers through
a joyful day spent by Dolly and Molly as they accompany the farmer man in his work. The twins prepare for their outing by packing a lovely luncheon and enjoy watching the farmer as he cuts the hay with his scythe. The narrative is interspersed with playful interactions with nature, as grasshoppers, toads, and a robin join in their adventures. After a day filled with play and exploration, the girls return home, where their grandmother awaits with warm milk and bread, and the day ends with the sweet blessings of sleep fairies. This story captures the simplicity and beauty of rural life, making it a delightful read for children. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Gordon, Elizabeth, 1866-1922 |
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| Illustrator | Beem, Frances, 1881-1971 |
| Title | Dolly and Molly and the Farmer Man |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, ellinora 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: 61.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Twins -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Farmers -- Juvenile fiction |
| Subject | Hay -- Harvesting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 50862 |
| Release Date | Jan 7, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 297 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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