The Hard-Scrabble of Elm Island by Elijah Kellogg
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"The Hard-Scrabble of Elm Island" by Elijah Kellogg is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a group of young characters, including Charlie, John, and their friends, who face various challenges and adventures as they transition into manhood on Elm Island. Their experiences involve building a vessel called the Hard-Scrabble and navigating their individual roles within a community marked by growth and innovation. The opening of the book
establishes the setting and introduces several key characters, highlighting their personal pursuits and the camaraderie they share. As the boys embark on ambitious projects such as constructing their boat, they express a thirst for adventure and a desire to contribute to their community. The narrative effectively sets the stage for themes of perseverance, friendship, and growth, hinting at the trials and triumphs that await in their journey towards realizing their dreams. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Kellogg, Elijah, 1813-1901 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hard-Scrabble of Elm Island |
| Series Title | Elm Island stories |
| Credits |
Produced by Wayne Hammond and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 85.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| Subject | Boys -- Juvenile fiction |
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| Subject | Hunting -- Juvenile fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54767 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-54767-1 |
| Release Date | May 23, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 480 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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