02492cam a22003493u 4500 65223 UtSlPG 20260610134515.0 m cr n 260607r2021||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 07036643 UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Raymond, Evelyn, 1843-1910 Mixed Pickles Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2021 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2021-05-02 D A Alexander, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Library of Congress) "Mixed Pickles" by Evelyn Raymond is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around the Kinsolving family as they navigate the unexpected arrival of Lydia's children at their homestead, bringing both joy and chaos to the household. The main characters introduced include the frail Melville Capers, who struggles with his health and disposition, and his vibrant cousin Content Kinsolving, who embodies warmth and compassion. At the start of the narrative, the Kinsolvings react to a telegram announcing the arrival of Aunt Lydia's children, which brings about a mixture of anxiety and excitement in the family. Various family members express their concerns and opinions, particularly the contrasting personalities of Grandmother Kinsolving, who embraces the idea of reunification, and Melville, who fears disruption to his quiet life. The introduction of young Fritz Pickel, who arrives ahead of the others, sets the stage for lively interactions and potential upheaval against Melville's wish for solitude, igniting the dynamic atmosphere within the Kinsolving home. The opening establishes tensions, family ties, and sets up a narrative filled with humor and heartfelt moments as the characters confront their varied responses to change. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Families -- Juvenile fiction Quakers -- Juvenile fiction Invalids -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65223 106046 106046