Whitney, A. D. T. (Adeline Dutton Train) 1824-1906 creator text utu 2004 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Real Folks" by A. D. T. Whitney is a novel that was written during the late 19th century. The book explores the lives and relationships of its characters, particularly focusing on the Shiere sisters, Frank and Laura, as they navigate through personal challenges, family dynamics, and societal expectations in their journeys from childhood to adulthood. At the start of the story, the reader is introduced to two little girls, Frank and Laura Shiere, who are reflecting on their lives while grappling with the illness of their father. They share imaginative thoughts and observations about the world around them, contemplating their mother’s absence and the grim prospects of potentially becoming orphans. As they play hidden away in their home, the children discuss their feelings about their situation and their longing for a mother. The narrative hints at the historical context and the societal norms of their time, establishing a poignant atmosphere that underscores the complexities of family, loss, and childhood innocence, setting the stage for their unfolding lives. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2004-11-09 E-text prepared by Janet Kegg and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team Original publication data not identified Children's stories Siblings -- Juvenile fiction Country life -- Juvenile fiction Young women -- Juvenile fiction Orphanages -- Juvenile fiction Uncles -- Juvenile fiction Aunts -- Juvenile fiction City and town life -- Juvenile fiction African Americans -- Juvenile fiction Play -- Juvenile fiction Boston (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction Charity -- Juvenile fiction Money -- Juvenile fiction PZ Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13997 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13997 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133330.0 13997