Bøger af Frances Dana Gage

""Elsie Magoon Or The Old Still House In The Hollow: A Tale Of The Past"" is a novel written by Mrs. Frances Dana Gage in 1867. The story is set in a small town in the United States during the early 19th century and follows the life of Elsie Magoon, a young girl who is orphaned at a young age and forced to live with her cruel and abusive uncle. Elsie finds solace in the old still house in the hollow, a place where her mother once found refuge during difficult times. She spends her days exploring the woods and the nearby creek, and learns to make friends with the animals that live there. As Elsie grows older, she becomes determined to escape her uncle's grasp and make a life for herself. She falls in love with a young man named Henry, but their happiness is threatened by her uncle's greed and desire for control. The novel explores themes of family, love, and the struggle for independence in a time when women had limited options. It also sheds light on the social and economic conditions of small towns in the early 19th century, and the impact of the temperance movement on rural communities. Overall, ""Elsie Magoon Or The Old Still House In The Hollow: A Tale Of The Past"" is a heartwarming and inspiring story of a young woman's journey to freedom and self-discovery in a challenging time.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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