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The Ollivant Orphans is a novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore and published in 1915. The story revolves around the lives of three siblings, Peggy, Billy, and Allie Ollivant, who become orphans after their parents die in a car accident. The children are sent to live with their wealthy but distant grandfather, who is not interested in taking care of them.The siblings soon realize that they are not welcome in their grandfather's home and are treated poorly by their uncle and aunt. They decide to run away and make their way to the small town of Rosemont. There, they meet a kind-hearted woman named Miss Cornelia who takes them in and helps them start a new life.As the children adjust to their new surroundings, they encounter various challenges and obstacles but also make new friends and have new experiences. They learn valuable life lessons and discover the importance of family and community.The Ollivant Orphans is a heartwarming and inspirational story that explores themes of resilience, friendship, and family. It is a timeless classic that has been beloved by readers for over a century.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.
""Phoebe, Ernest, and Cupid"" is a novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore and published in 1912. The story follows the lives of two young lovers, Phoebe and Ernest, as they navigate the complexities of their relationship. Cupid, the mischievous god of love, also plays a prominent role in the story, as he attempts to manipulate the couple's emotions and desires. As Phoebe and Ernest struggle to define their feelings for one another, they are forced to confront their own insecurities and fears, as well as the expectations of their families and society at large. Along the way, they encounter a cast of colorful characters, including a wise old aunt, a flirtatious friend, and a scheming rival. Through it all, the novel explores themes of love, passion, and the power of destiny, as the characters grapple with the forces that shape their lives and relationships. With its engaging plot, vivid characters, and timeless themes, ""Phoebe, Ernest, and Cupid"" remains a classic of early 20th-century literature.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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California, which produces the maximum of scenery and the minimum of weather; California, which grows the biggest men, trees, vegetables and fleas in the world, and the most beautiful women, babies, flowers and fruits; California, which, on the side, delivers a yearly crop of athletes, boxers, tennis players, swimmers, runners and a yearly crop of geniuses, painters, sculptors, architects, authors, musicians, actors, producers and photographers; California, where every business man writes novels, or plays, or poetry, or all three; California, which has spawned the Coppa, Carmel and San Quentin schools of literature; California, where all the ex-pugs become statesmen and all the ex-cons become literateurs; California, the home of the movie, the Spanish mission, the golden poppy, the militant labor leader, the turkey-trot, the grizzly-bear, the bunny-hug, progressive politics and most American slang; California, which can at a moment's notice produce an earthquake, a volcano, a geyser; California, where the spring comes in the fall and the fall comes in the summer and the summer comes in the winter and the winter never comes at all; California, where everybody is born beautiful and nobody grows old-that California is populated mainly with Californiacs.
June Jeopardy is a novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore and published in 1908. The story follows the life of June, a young woman who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the city to live with her aunt in a small New England town. June is determined to make the best of her new situation, but she soon finds herself caught up in a web of small-town gossip and intrigue. As she navigates her way through this new world, June must also confront the secrets of her own past and the challenges of growing up. With its engaging characters and vivid descriptions of small-town life, June Jeopardy is a charming and entertaining read that will appeal to fans of classic literature and coming-of-age stories.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.
The only drawback to writing about California is that scenery and climate-and weather even-will creep in. Inevitably anything you produce sounds like a cross between a railroad folder and a circus program. You can't discuss the people without describing their background; for they reflect it perfectly; or their climate, because it has helped to make them the superb beings they are. A tendency manifests itself in you to revel in superlatives and to wallow in italics. You find yourself comparing adjectives that cannot be compared-unique for instance. Unique is a persistent temptation. For, the rules of grammar not-withstanding, California is really the most unique spot on the earth's surface. As for adjectives like enormous, colossal, surpassing, overpowering and nouns like marvel, wonder, grandeur, vastness, they are as common in your copy as commas.
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Four people sat in the big, shining automobile. Three of them were men. The fourth was a little girl. The little girl's name was Maida Westabrook. The three men were "Buffalo" Westabrook, her father, Dr. Pierce, her physician, and Billy Potter, her friend. They were coming from Marblehead to Boston. Maida sat in one corner of the back seat gazing dreamily out at the whirling country. She found it very beautiful and very curious. They were going so fast that all the reds and greens and yellows of the autumn trees melted into one variegated band. A moment later they came out on the ocean. And now on the water side were two other streaks of color, one a spongy blue that was sky, another a clear shining blue that was sea. Maida half-shut her eyes and the whole world seemed to flash by in ribbons. "May I get out for a moment, papa?" she asked suddenly in a thin little voice. "I'd like to watch the waves." "All right," her father answered briskly. To the chauffeur he said, "Stop here, Henri." To Maida, "Stay as long as you want, Posie." "Posie" was Mr. Westabrook's pet-name for Maida. Billy Potter jumped out and helped Maida to the ground. The three men watched her limp to the sea-wall.
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Angel Island is a historical novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore. It is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of a young woman named Jeanette who arrives on Angel Island, the immigration station in San Francisco Bay, hoping to reunite with her father who is living in California. However, she soon discovers that the journey to America is not as easy as she thought it would be. Jeanette is subjected to harsh interrogations and long detentions on the island, along with many other Chinese immigrants who are also seeking a better life in America. She befriends other detainees and, through their stories, learns about the hardships and discrimination faced by Chinese immigrants in the United States. As Jeanette struggles to navigate the complex immigration system and reunite with her father, she also falls in love with a young Chinese-American man who is working as a translator on the island. Together, they fight against the injustice and discrimination they face, and work to create a better future for themselves and their community. Angel Island is a powerful and emotional novel that sheds light on a little-known chapter in American history. It explores themes of immigration, discrimination, and the search for identity and belonging in a new country. Through Jeanette's story, readers are given a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of Chinese immigrants in early 20th century America.1914. This is a fantastic tale of shipwreck. Five men, the only survivors of a tremendous storm, find themselves on an uninhabited island. They gather as much flotsam from the sunken ship as they can, and with no hope of rescue, begin a new life. One night, Billy finds himself wide awake, staring into the eyes of a woman. Thinking it is only a dream, he falls back into sleep. As the nights go by, the other men find themselves having the same �������dream.������� But, one night they see what appears to be a group of five huge birds flying toward the island. As the birds come closer, the men are surprised to learn the birds are really five beautiful, winged women. These winged women never come close enough to the ground to be captured, so the men devise a plan to catch them. Who are these women? Do they bring joy or danger?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.
Five men survive a South Seas shipwreck and wash up on a seemingly deserted beach, only to discover that five beautiful, winged women live on the island as well. Dazzled and soon in love, the men will do anything to possess these flying women . . . but what they plan, and how the magical women respond, is tellingly--and very predictably--human. First published in 1914, and praised by Ursula K. LeGuin as "a real rediscovery--romantic, satiric, funny, fanciful, and a good read," Angel Island is an adventure story and a genre-defining tale about women's rights.
This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
The Ollivant Orphans is a novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore in 1915. The story revolves around the lives of two sisters, Peggy and Jean Ollivant, who are left orphaned after their father's death. The girls are sent to live with their Uncle John, a wealthy businessman who has little interest in raising children. The girls struggle to adjust to their new life and the strict rules of their uncle's household. However, they soon find solace in their love for animals, particularly horses. They become friends with a local stable boy, Joe, who helps them to care for the horses and teaches them how to ride. As the girls grow older, they become more independent and begin to challenge their uncle's authority. They also become involved in a local animal welfare campaign, fighting against the cruel treatment of horses in the city. The Ollivant Orphans is a heartwarming story about family, friendship, and the power of love and compassion. It highlights the importance of standing up for what is right and the impact that even small actions can have on the world around us.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.
June Jeopardy is a novel written by Inez Haynes Gillmore and published in 1908. The story follows the life of June, a young girl who is forced to leave her comfortable life in the city and move to a small town with her family. June struggles to adapt to her new surroundings and feels out of place in the rural community. As she tries to find her place in this new world, June faces a series of challenges, including family conflicts, financial struggles, and romantic entanglements. Despite these obstacles, June remains determined to make a life for herself and find happiness.Throughout the novel, Gillmore explores themes of identity, class, and gender, as well as the challenges of adapting to new environments. The book offers a vivid portrayal of life in early 20th-century America and provides insight into the experiences of young women during this time period.Overall, June Jeopardy is a compelling and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the struggles and triumphs of a young woman trying to find her place in the world.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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