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100 1 _aMeans, Florence Crannell,
_d1891-1980
245 1 0 _aAcross the Fruited Plain
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 2006-06-25
508 _aE-text prepared by Meredith Minter Dixon (dixonm@pobox.com)
520 _a"Across the Fruited Plain" by Florence Crannell Means is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of migrant families in America during a time when agricultural work dictated their movements and living conditions. It emphasizes the struggles and resilience of the Beecham family, particularly focusing on the experiences of children like Rose-Ellen and her brothers as they face displacement and hardship in search of work and stability. The opening of the story introduces the Beecham family, consisting of Grandpa, Grandma, and their children, who are struggling to maintain their home and livelihood amidst economic difficulties. As the narrative unfolds in a heat-soaked Philadelphia, we witness their daily challenges, including the impending loss of their home due to taxes. The family decides to migrate to harvest cranberries as a means to stay together and survive, highlighting themes of family unity, the harsh realities of migrant life, and the hope that drives their journey. This portion sets the stage for a deeper exploration of their adventures and the various environments they encounter along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aMigrant agricultural laborers -- United States -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aPoor families -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aSmalley, Janet,
_d1893-
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18681
999 _c60067
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