Katy Gaumer by Elsie Singmaster
QR code
"Katy Gaumer" by Elsie Singmaster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around a spirited young girl named Katy Gaumer who lives with her grandparents in the idyllic yet uneventful village of Millerstown. Katy's personality is characterized by her vibrant imagination, her desire for adventure, and her aspirations for a life beyond the confines of her small town. At the start of the novel, we are introduced
to Katy as she eagerly journeys to the post-office to fetch her grandfather's newspaper. Amidst the winter chill, she reflects on the simple beauty of her surroundings, feeling both a connection to and a desire to break free from Millerstown's quiet life. The opening scene establishes the warm interactions within her household and introduces her quirky neighbor, Bevy, while planting the seeds of excitement over the arrival of her Uncle Daniel, who is a governor. Katy's dreams of education and her ambitions signal a longing for greater experiences, setting the stage for the adventures and challenges she will face throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc. → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Singmaster, Elsie, 1879-1958 |
|---|---|
| Title | Katy Gaumer |
| Credits |
Produced by David Edwards, Ernest Schaal, 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: 82.2 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Pennsylvania Dutch -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 48501 |
| Release Date | Mar 16, 2015 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 463 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!