Betty Alden: The first-born daughter of the Pilgrims by Jane G. Austin
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"Betty Alden: The First-Born Daughter of the Pilgrims" by Jane G. Austin is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Betty Alden, the daughter of John and Priscilla Alden, as it intricately weaves her story with the broader historical context of the Pilgrims’ struggles and triumphs in the New World. The narrative likely emphasizes the lives and societal roles of women during this early
American period, highlighting Betty's significance as a pivotal character. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a lively dialogue between characters, revealing the tense political atmosphere in Plymouth as they navigate suspicions of treason among new arrivals, particularly figures like John Lyford and John Oldhame. Priscilla Alden and Barbara Standish engage in spirited banter about the men’s reluctance to heed warnings from women, setting the tone for a community grappling with external threats and internal discord. Through witty exchanges, the characters establish a vivid portrayal of life in Plymouth, hinting at Betty's future involvement in the conflicts that surround her family and colony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin), 1831-1894 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 04015064 |
| Title | Betty Alden: The first-born daughter of the Pilgrims |
| Original Publication | United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1891. |
| Credits | Steve Mattern, 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: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 67608 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-67608-1 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2022 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 646 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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