The Fillmore, Parker 1878-1944 creator O'Neill, Rose Cecil 1874-1944 text utu 2009 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Hickory Limb" by Parker Fillmore is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of childhood, gender roles, and rebellion. The story revolves around the spirited character of Margery Blair, showcasing her struggles against the restrictions placed upon her as a girl in a conventional society. In the narrative, Margery's desire to assert herself leads her to venture into an adventure where she challenges social norms by going swimming with boys, a bold act that causes a stir among her siblings and friends. As she relishes the thrill of swimming, Margery experiences a clash with societal expectations when she is reprimanded for her behavior. Throughout the book, the reader witnesses Margery's evolution as she grapples with her identity and the consequences of her actions. The story culminates in a heartwarming reconciliation with her father, highlighting the complexities of childhood innocence, societal pressure, and familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2009-05-20 Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Suzanne Shell, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) Original publication data not identified Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction Girls -- Juvenile fiction PZ PS Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28886 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28886 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133646.0 28886