TY - BOOK AU - Raymond,Evelyn AU - Searles,Victor A. TI - Among the Lindens AV - PZ PY - 2021/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - New York (N.Y.) -- Juvenile fiction KW - Country life -- Juvenile fiction KW - Poor families -- Juvenile fiction KW - Benefactors -- Juvenile fiction N1 - Release date is 2021-05-09; 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); Original publication data not identified N2 - "Among the Lindens" by Evelyn Raymond is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story unfolds around Beatrice "Bonny" Beckwith, a spirited young girl who passionately seeks adventure and kindness in a bustling New York City. The primary conflict centers on a series of events triggered by Bonny’s brave act of rescuing an elderly gentleman, Philipse Chidly Brook, which sets off a chain of interactions that explore themes of poverty, familial responsibility, and the charm of unexpected friendships. The opening of the novel introduces Bonny as she impulsively saves Mr. Brook from being trampled by a passing cart on a busy street corner. Their encounter captures a snapshot of city life, filled with vibrant descriptions of the marketplace and the variety of characters that inhabit it. As Bonny navigates her concerns about her family’s struggles, the narrative sets the stage for the development of her relationship with Mr. Brook, hinting at deeper connections rooted in shared history with her family. The initial chapters weave together Bonny's optimistic spirit and Mr. Brook’s nostalgic reflections, promising a tale that combines adventure with poignant moments of human connection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65290 ER -