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In the title story, a young girl-out walking with her only friend, a cow named Mistress Moolly-finds the nest of a rare bird. When a handsome young hunter passes by, she must decide whether or not to reveal the nest to him. Other charming, luminous stories of New England village life include "The Gray Man," "Farmer Finch," "Marsh Rosemary," "The Dulham Ladies," and more.
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Jewett again showcases her uncanny ability to capture the day-to-day life of regular New England folk in this engaging collection of stories published in 1890. Included among the selections is the evocative tale "A White Heron," the poignant sketch, "Marsh Rosemary," and "The Dulham Ladies," an enduring portrait filled with delicate humor.
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Houghton, Mifflin and Company
Pub. Date
1901
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As the Revolutionary War progressed, tensions and resentments ran high with the promise of lasting long after the surrender. Amid this chaos, the daily lives of citizens and soldiers were changed, often characterized by the polarizing political beliefs they held. Amid this disarray, a wealthy merchant, Col. Johnanthan Hamilton, welcomes Captain John Paul Jones to dinner in his lavish home in Berwick, Maine. While the two men discuss the war and enjoy...
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Houghton, Mifflin Co
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[©1893]
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In this delightful collection of stories, published in 1893, Jewett again captures the daily life and struggles of sturdy New Englanders with incomparable honesty, tenderness, and grace. Included are, "Between Mass and Vespers," and "A Little Captive Maid," in which Jewett pens insightful sketches of Irish-immigrant life.
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Houghton, Mifflin
Pub. Date
1888
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The title piece of this collection follows the story of a man who is so disgruntled with his neighbors that he moves his family to a remote island off the coast of Maine, vowing to live with his wife and daughter in isolation. Though he fulfills his vow, his wife and daughter are unhappy with this lonely way of life and are left to pay the consequences of his stubbornness. Also included in the collection are "The Landscape Chamber" and "Miss Peck's...
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Barnes & Noble Classics
Pub. Date
2005
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The Country of the Pointed Firs and Selected Short Fiction, by Sarah Orne Jewett, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality editions at affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of Barnes & Noble Classics:
• New introductions commissioned from todays top writers and scholars
• Biographies...
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[Manufactured and distributed by] Findaway World, LLC
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[released 2008], c2008
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In this collection of four short stories, nineteenth-century writer Sarah Orne Jewett explores the theme of female friendship. Tana Hicken brings authenticity to the New England towns in which each story is set. The skillful reading and vivid descriptions conjure images of strong country women living simple, inspirational, lives.
In "Martha's Lady," the listener's own chest nearly fills with pride as Martha is inspired by a visitor's kind...
In "Martha's Lady," the listener's own chest nearly fills with pride as Martha is inspired by a visitor's kind...
