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100 1 _aBabcock, Retta B.
245 1 0 _aClemence
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-03-04
508 _aProduced by Curtis Weyant, Sigal Alon and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images produced by the Wright American Fiction Project.)
520 _a"Clemence: The Schoolmistress of Waveland" by Retta B. Babcock is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Clemence Graystone, a young woman who faces the stark realities of poverty and loss after her father's death. As she navigates her new life, she is determined to care for her ailing mother while seeking employment to support them, showcasing themes of resilience and sacrifice in the face of adversity. At the start of the narrative, we find Clemence engaged in a heartfelt conversation with her mother, who is struggling with grief over their fallen fortunes and concerns for her daughter's future. The opening sets the tone by highlighting the bond between mother and daughter amidst their shared suffering after losing their prosperous lifestyle. The chapter reveals Clemence's character as strong-willed and devoted, as she expresses determination to help her mother despite the overwhelming challenges they face. Through her endeavors to find work and maintain hope, Clemence’s journey begins, foreshadowing her struggle against societal judgments and personal hardships that will shape her path in Waveland. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBoarding schools -- Fiction
653 _aYoung women -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17913
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