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100	1		_aStephens, Ann S. _q(Ann Sophia), _d1810-1886
245	1	4	_aThe Old Homestead
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2005
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2005-05-01
508			_aProduced by Wendy Crockett, Juliet Sutherland, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520			_a"The Old Homestead" by Ann S. Stephens is a novel depicting life in New England during the mid-19th century. The story centers on Mary Fuller, a young girl whose father has recently passed away in a destitute state, leaving her to navigate the challenges of poverty and an uncertain future alone. The narrative explores themes of family, faith, and the resilience of the human spirit amidst hardship. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Mary Fuller, who anxiously awaits the return of her ailing father from the hospital. Living in a desolate attic, the child embodies both innocence and strength as she grapples with her circumstances. The scene is filled with poignant imagery of her lonely vigil, revealing her deep longing for her father's presence while also exposing the emotional and physical struggles she faces as a result of their dire home life. Through her prayers and faith, Mary clings to hope, demonstrating a powerful juxtaposition between her fragile existence and unwavering spirit, setting the tone for the unfolding drama around familial bonds and societal challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aChristian life -- Fiction
653			_aNew England -- Fiction
653			_aFarm life -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/8078
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