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100	1		_aIreland, Mary E. _q(Mary Eliza), _d1834-1927
245	1	0	_aHilda's Mascot: A Tale of "Maryland, My Maryland"
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2012-08-29
508			_aProduced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520			_a"Hilda's Mascot: A Tale of 'Maryland, My Maryland'" by Mary E. Ireland is a children's fiction narrative written in the early 20th century. The story follows Hilda, a young girl who navigates the challenges of life with her aunt, Mrs. Ashley, and her interactions with the world around her, all while grappling with themes of family, loss, and resilience. Central to the narrative are characters like Mrs. Ashley, who embodies care and compassion, highlighting the importance of familial bonds. The opening of the story introduces a somber and emotional journey as a man takes two children, Jerusha and Horace Flint, to an orphanage, revealing their untimely separation from their mother. The narrative immediately sets a tone of loss and uncertainty as the children face their new reality in the orphanage. Meanwhile, it hints at a deeper connection to Hilda’s life later on by exploring her relationships and the complexities of her upbringing and environment. The emotional gravity of the beginning lays the groundwork for exploring themes such as love, abandonment, and the search for belonging, making it a poignant read for young audiences. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aMaryland -- Fiction
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40620
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