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Mary Erskine: A Franconia Story (1850)

Mary Erskine: A Franconia Story (1850)

Abbott, Jacob

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ISBN10: 1163938661
ISBN13: 9781163938669
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 204
Weight: 0.62
Height: 0.43 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Mary Erskine: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott and published in 1850. The book tells the story of Mary Erskine, a young girl who lives in Franconia, a small town in New Hampshire. Mary is an orphan who lives with her grandfather, a stern and strict man who is determined to keep her sheltered from the world. Despite her grandfather's efforts, Mary is a curious and adventurous girl who longs to explore the world beyond Franconia.As Mary grows older, she begins to realize that her grandfather's strict rules are holding her back. She longs to attend school and make friends, but her grandfather forbids it. Despite this, Mary is determined to pursue her dreams and find a way to break free from her grandfather's control.Throughout the book, Mary faces many challenges and obstacles as she tries to assert her independence. She must navigate the complexities of family relationships, deal with the disapproval of her grandfather, and confront the prejudices of the society she lives in. Along the way, she learns valuable lessons about courage, perseverance, and the importance of following one's own dreams.Overall, Mary Erskine: A Franconia Story is a heartwarming tale of a young girl's journey to find her place in the world. It is a story of hope, determination, and the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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