TY  - BOOK
AU  - Gaskell,Catherine Henrietta Milnes,Lady
TI  - Spring in a Shropshire Abbey
AV  - DA 
PY  - 2014///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Shropshire (England) -- Description and travel
KW  - Wenlock Abby (England)
N1  - Release date is 2014-08-25; E-text prepared by Clarity, Sonya Schermann, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive/American Libraries (https://archive.org/details/americana); Original publication data not identified
N2  - "Spring in a Shropshire Abbey" by Lady Catherine Henrietta Milnes Gaskell is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around the domestic life of the narrator, an unnamed woman who reflects on her experiences as she enjoys the beauty of nature, literature, and family life during the seasons. The character of Bess, her daughter, is a key figure, bringing warmth and humor into the narrative through her innocent musings and playful adventures.  The opening of the novel sets a wintry scene where the narrator, confined to her bed due to illness, contemplates life and finds comfort in her books. As she lies there, her daughter Bess enters with a box of flowers from France, invoking a delightful conversation about flowers and the joys of life. The chapter introduces charming dynamics between the mother and daughter, showcasing their relationship and the child's curiosity. The daily rhythms of their home, interactions with their dog, and reflections on education and companionship establish a cozy and engaging atmosphere that invites readers into their world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
UR  - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/46676
ER  -