02378cam a22003253u 4500 10926 UtSlPG 20260610133248.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Jackson, Helen Hunt, 1830-1885 Saxe Holm's Stories : First Series Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-02-01 Draxy Miller's dowry -- The elder's wife -- Whose wife was she? -- The one-legged dancers -- How one woman kept her husband -- Esther Wynn's love-letters. Produced by Distributed Proofreaders "Saxe Holm's Stories" by Helen Hunt Jackson is a collection of short stories written during the late 19th century. The opening piece, "Draxy Miller's Dowry," sets the stage for a deeply emotional narrative centered around Draxy Miller, a young girl navigated through the complexities of her family's struggles, particularly highlighting her father Reuben Miller's enduring failures and noble nature. This story encapsulates themes of resilience, love, and the quest for identity amidst dire circumstances. The beginning of "Draxy Miller's Dowry" introduces the Miller family, where Reuben is a kind-hearted but unsuccessful farmer plagued by a series of misfortunes, and Jane, his supportive wife, embodies unwavering loyalty. The narrative reveals Draxy's poignant connection with her father, depicting her as his confidante and an astute observer of life. As the story unfolds, Draxy grows in strength and wisdom, facing family tragedies and financial hardships with remarkable fortitude. The vivid portrayal of their rural life, intricate family dynamics, and Draxy's aspirations profoundly impacts the reader, laying a foundation for themes that are likely to resonate throughout the collection. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Short stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/10926 52375 52375