02453cam a22003493u 45000010005000000030007000050050017000120060002000290070005000310080041000360400011000770410017000880500007001051000029001122450063001412640051002043000047002553360026003023370026003283380036003545000031003905080061004215201281004825340045017636530051018086530066018596530025019256530043019506530051019938560042020449990017020862293UtSlPG20260610133056.0mcr n260607r2000||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aPS1 aLarcom, Lucy,d1824-189312aA New England Girlhood, Outlined from Memory (Beverly, MA) 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2000  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2000-08-01  aProduced by Susan L. Farley.  HTML version by Al Haines.  a“A New England Girlhood, Outlined from Memory” by Lucy Larcom is an autobiographical account reflecting on the author’s upbringing in New England during the mid-19th century. The narrative likely captures the essence of girlhood and the formative experiences that shape a person, particularly emphasizing the social influences, family dynamics, and the nature of work and spirituality in New England.   The opening of the book sets the stage with a personal dedication and thoughtful reflections on childhood memories. Larcom delves into her early life in Beverly, Massachusetts, describing the impact of her surroundings, family heritage, and the simplicity of daily life. She reminisces about her family's customs, their religious beliefs, and the profound influence of nature and poetry on her childhood perceptions. Through vivid imagery and nostalgic observations, she depicts the landscape and lifestyle of her youth, establishing a foundation for the themes of memory, identity, and faith that will unfold in her narrative. This opening not only invites readers into her world but also encapsulates the joy and innocence of early girlhood, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced the sweetness of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aLarcom, Lucy, 1824-1893 -- Childhood and youth  aWomen textile workers -- Massachusetts -- Lowell -- Biography  aGirls -- New England  aNew England -- Social life and customs  aAuthors, American -- 19th century -- Biography40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2293  c44374d44374