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100 1 _aMartineau, Harriet,
_d1802-1876
245 1 4 _aThe Settlers at Home
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2007
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2007-10-31
508 _aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520 _a"The Settlers at Home" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in Lincolnshire and centers on the Linacre family, who find themselves facing a calamity as their newly drained land floods due to the destruction of their sea defenses. This struggle for survival intertwines with themes of community conflict, as they contend with hostile locals amidst personal loss and tragedy. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Linacre family living in a once swampy but now cultivated area known as the Levels. The children, Mildred and Oliver, along with their caregiver Ailwin, are left to manage on their own when tragedy strikes, leading to the flooding that threatens their lives and livelihoods. The story paints a vivid picture of their daily struggles, showcasing their resourcefulness and determination, while also highlighting the social tensions they face with hostile neighbors. As the floodwaters rise, the stakes of survival increase, setting the stage for a tale of resilience against both nature and human adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aCountry life -- England -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aImmigrants -- England -- Juvenile fiction
653 _aEngland -- Ethnic relations -- Juvenile fiction
700 1 _aKronheim, Joseph Martin,
_d1810-1896
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23264
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