02696cam a22003973u 4500 11120 UtSlPG 20260610133251.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Tuthill, Cornelia L. (Cornelia Louisa), 1820-1870 Hurrah for New England! : Or, The Virginia Boy's Vacation 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 Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "Hurrah for New England!" by Cornelia L. Tuthill is a children's novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a Virginia boy named Pidgie Beverley, who embarks on a fishing cruise to New England with his older brother Clarendon. Through Pidgie's experiences and observations, the book explores themes of adventure, friendship, and cultural contrasts between the Southern and New England states. At the start of the narrative, Pidgie writes a letter to his cousin Bennie, recounting how he ended up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and expressing his initial disdain for the town until he learns to appreciate its unique charm. Following some familial discussions regarding Clarendon's health, they decide to take a vacation on a fishing-vessel, the Go-Ahead. Pidgie's excitement about the trip is palpable as he shares amusing encounters with local children, his reflections on his brother's reluctance, and encounters with various characters that hint at the diverse social fabric of New England. Through Pidgie's perspective, readers are treated to vivid descriptions of the ocean, the quaint town, and the budding friendships with local boys like David Cobb, showcasing the blend of humor and heartfelt moments that characterize this adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Children's stories Vacations -- Juvenile fiction Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction Sailors -- Juvenile fiction Cousins -- Juvenile fiction New England -- Juvenile fiction Boston (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction Marblehead (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/11120 52567 52567