02555cam a22004093u 4500 25118 UtSlPG 20260610133556.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PZ Harland, Marion, 1830-1922 When Grandmamma Was New: The Story of a Virginia Childhood Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-21 Produced by Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "When Grandmamma Was New: The Story of a Virginia Childhood" by Marion Harland is a nostalgic account of childhood experiences written in the late 19th century. The narrative follows a young girl, Molly, as she navigates her formative years in Virginia, exploring her relationships with family, friends, and her captivating imagination. The book delves into themes of innocence, sibling rivalry, and the joys and sorrows that accompany growing up. The opening of the story introduces us to Molly, her cousin Mary 'Liza, and their interactions centered around their play and their beloved dolls. The narrative captures Molly's complex emotions as she grapples with envy and discontent upon receiving a less desirable gift compared to Mary 'Liza's beautiful doll. This moment sparks a series of events leading to Molly's impulsive mischief with her cousin's doll, Rozillah, showcasing her spirited character. Harland sets the stage for a story rich with memories and reflections on childhood, punctuated by humor and heartfelt moments that promise an engaging reading experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Christian life -- Juvenile fiction Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Country life -- Juvenile fiction Grandmothers -- Juvenile fiction Children and death -- Juvenile fiction Cousins -- Juvenile fiction Dolls -- Juvenile fiction Enslaved persons -- Juvenile fiction Virginia -- Juvenile fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25118 66119 66119