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100 1 _aAbbott, Jacob,
_d1803-1879
245 1 0 _aMary Erskine
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-12-26
508 _aProduced by Sherry Hamby, Ted Garvin, Cori Samuel and the PG Online Distributed Proofreading Team
520 _a"Mary Erskine" by Jacob Abbott is a children's novel written during the mid-19th century. The story is set around the characters living in the village of Franconia, focusing primarily on the life of Mary Erskine, a young orphan who navigates the challenges of her early adulthood as she matures into a responsible woman. The book emphasizes themes of domestic life, character development, and moral teachings through everyday events and interactions. The opening of the story introduces a group of children including Malleville and her cousin Phonny, who are excited about visiting Mary Erskine's home. This visit promises to be an adventure as they prepare for a trip to her farm, accompanied by another character named Beechnut. The narrative conveys a joyful atmosphere, highlighting the children’s innocence and curiosity, while laying the groundwork for Mary Erskine’s character, who has struggled with the loss of her parents but remains a beacon of kindness and resilience. The chapter reflects on the simplicity and joys of rural life, hinting at deeper themes of companionship and community that will unfold throughout the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aOrphans -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aChildren's stories
653 _aCountry life -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aOrphanages -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aDeath -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aMissing children -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWidows -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aEducation -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aHome economics -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aWills -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aLiteracy -- Juvenile fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/14475
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