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100 1 _aHough, Emerson,
_d1857-1923
245 1 0 _aMaw's Vacation: The Story of a Human Being in the Yellowstone
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
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 2008-01-02
508 _aProduced by D Alexander, Barbara Kosker, Irma Špehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Maw's Vacation: The Story of a Human Being in the Yellowstone" by Emerson Hough is a humorous and insightful fictional account depicting the adventures of a rural American family exploring Yellowstone National Park, written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers on "Maw," a hardworking mother who, after decades of labor, embarks on her first-ever vacation with her family. The book addresses themes of leisure, modernity, and the changing roles of family members in the context of a national park, juxtaposing "Maw's" experiences with those of other visitors. The storyline follows Maw and her family as they travel to Yellowstone, highlighting their struggles and amusing incidents during their journey and stay. Through Maw’s perspective, we see her astonishment and joy at discovering natural wonders that she had only dreamed of while completing daily chores. The interactions with different characters—such as the affluent O'Cleave family and various park rangers—reflect the diverse nature of park visitors. Maw's experiences encapsulate her gradual transformation from a life of hard work to embracing a newfound sense of freedom during her vacation, making the reader reflect on the importance of taking breaks and experiencing life beyond the familiar confines of daily routines. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAmerican wit and humor
653 _aCamping
653 _aYellowstone National Park
653 _aTourists
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24126
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