Stretton, Hesba 1832-1911 creator text utu 2005 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Fern's Hollow" by Hesba Stretton is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows the life of young Stephen Fern, who lives with his family in a humble cottage at Fern's Hollow, nestled among the hills. As Stephen navigates the struggles of poverty, family responsibility, and the challenges posed by a cruel landowner, the narrative explores themes of resilience, morality, and the desire for a better life. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the picturesque but harsh landscape around Fern's Hollow and the difficult circumstances faced by Stephen's family. Stephen's father, James Fern, is gravely ill, and there are hints of a troubled past involving the grandfather, who has a history related to a long prison sentence. As James Fern passes away, Stephen is confronted with the weight of his family's future and the duty to care for his younger sister and grandfather. The story sets a poignant tone, establishing the hardships and moral dilemmas that Stephen will face in his quest to uphold his family's legacy against the oppressive forces surrounding them. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2005-10-10 Produced by Joel Erickson, Christine Gehring, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Orphans -- Fiction Inheritance and succession -- Fiction Christian life -- Fiction Siblings -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16853 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16853 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133408.0 16853