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American writer Sarah Orne Jewett's compilation of works is titled "Deephaven and Selected Stories and Sketches." Originally published in 1877, the book demonstrates Jewett's astute observation of rural life and her talent for capturing the subtleties of interpersonal interactions. "Deephaven," a compilation of connected stories set in a fictional New England coastal hamlet, is the book's main attraction. Jewett creates a realistic picture of the people and dynamics of Deephaven through vivid and in-depth descriptions. The chosen tales and illustrations that Jewett created after "Deephaven" exhibit her talent for capturing the intricacies of human nature as well as the allure of small-town living. "Deephaven and Selected Stories and Sketches" is praised for its sensitive portrayals of human relationships, vivid portrayals of rural life, and late 19th-century contribution to American literary realism. The anthology is still a living example of Jewett's skill as a writer and her ability to convey the atmosphere of her day.

A novel set in a small New England town in the late 19th century. The book follows Nancy, a young woman coming of age, as she faces various challenges and navigates her relationships with family and friends.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 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.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.

Painting beautiful portraits of American countryside, and tapping into deep debates around humans and their relationship with nature, this extraordinary short-story collection was years ahead of its time, and is ripe for rediscovery.

A Country Doctor is a novel written by Sarah Orne Jewett and published in 1884. The story is set in the fictional town of Dunnet Landing, Maine, and follows the life and work of Dr. Leslie, a country doctor who serves the rural community. The novel explores the challenges and joys of practicing medicine in a small town, as Dr. Leslie navigates the complexities of treating patients with limited resources and dealing with the social and cultural norms of the community. Throughout the book, Jewett skillfully portrays the daily life of the people in Dunnet Landing, their struggles, and their relationships. She also touches on themes of gender roles, social class, and the changing landscape of rural America in the late 19th century. A Country Doctor is a beautifully written and insightful novel that offers a unique perspective on the role of doctors in rural communities and the challenges they face. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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 Life of Nancy"" is a novel written by Sarah Orne Jewett, first published in 1895. The story follows the life of Nancy Wentworth, a young woman who grows up in a small New England town during the mid-19th century. Nancy is raised by her strict and overbearing father, who expects her to marry well and conform to the expectations of society. However, Nancy dreams of a different life, one where she can pursue her own passions and desires.As Nancy grows older, she begins to rebel against her father's expectations and seeks out new experiences. She falls in love with a young man named John Mayo, but their relationship is complicated by their different social statuses and the disapproval of Nancy's father. Despite these challenges, Nancy remains determined to live life on her own terms.Throughout the novel, Jewett explores themes of gender roles, social norms, and the struggle for self-determination. ""The Life of Nancy"" is a poignant and insightful portrait of a young woman's journey towards independence and self-discovery.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 gulf stream flows so near to the southern coast of Norway, and to the Orkneys and Western Islands, that their climate is much less severe than might be supposed. Yet no one can help wondering why they were formerly so much more populous than now, and why the people who came westward even so long ago as the great Aryan migration, did not persist in turning aside to the more fertile countries that lay farther southward. In spite of all their disadvantages, the Scandinavian peninsula, and the sterile islands of the northern seas, were inhabited by men and women whose enterprise and intelligence ranked them above their neighbors. Now, with the modern ease of travel and transportation, these poorer countries can be supplied from other parts of the world. And though the summers of Norway are misty and dark and short, and it is difficult to raise even a little hay on the bits of meadow among the rocky mountain slopes, commerce can make up for all deficiencies. In early times there was no commerce except that carried on by the pirates¿if we may dignify their undertakings by such a respectable name,¿and it was hardly possible to make a living from the soil alone. The sand dunes of Denmark and the cliffs of Norway alike gave little encouragement to tillers of the ground, yet, in defiance of all our ideas of successful colonization, when the people of these countries left them, it was at first only to form new settlements in such places as Iceland, or the Faroë or Orkney islands and stormiest Hebrides.

This is a comprehensive history of the Normans, best known for waging the successful invasion of England under William the Conqueror in the Middle Ages. In doing so, the Normans were the last foreign invaders to successfully subdue the island.

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"The Country of the Pointed Firs" is a lyrical journey through one Maine summer in a dying coastal town with all its highs and lows. Told by an unnamed narrator, "The Country of the Pointed Firs" reads more like a series of short stories than a complete novella. The narrator, a writer who is spending the summer in the coastal town of Dunnet boarding with the inimitable Mrs. Todd, finds herself easily accepted into the lives of these easygoing townsfolk. She relates tales of her landlord, the local medicine woman, and of Mrs. Todd's family - her older brother William who has been courting the same woman for years on end, and her elderly but still sprightly mother who is beloved by all. Through her association with Mrs. Todd, the narrator comes to know the strange tales that seafaring folk have learned to tell and the sadness that has come to a town where the livelihood that once supported them has all but died out. "The Country of the Pointed Firs" is a fast-paced enjoyable read, yet is not a novella that is cohesive (beyond the fact that the episodes are loosely connected by those who tell them). This can make for disjointed reading at times, and Jewett often uses the same phrase repeatedly - perhaps for emphasis - but sometimes it seems tired. Still, this novella is a unique look at what life in coastal Maine was like at the turn of the twentieth century and can definitely be read as the ancestor to later lonely tales that take place within the same region. Sarah Orne Jewett was a gifted writer, one who could easily afford to demand what she wanted from editors since she did not have to rely upon her earnings to support her. She wrote unflinchingly about the strength that lies in women's relationships and her stories feel as if they have naturally drifted out of the oral tradition.

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This fascinating narrative is an informative look at the Normans and their history.

A Marsh Island is a novel written by Sarah Orne Jewett, an American author known for her regionalist fiction. The story takes place in the late 19th century on a small island off the coast of Maine called Green Island. The island is home to a small community of fishermen and their families, who make their living from the sea.The main character of the novel is a young woman named Joanna, who has recently returned to the island after spending several years away at school. Joanna is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make a life for herself on the island. She is also deeply connected to the natural world and finds solace in the beauty of the island's landscape.As Joanna navigates life on the island, she becomes involved in a number of complex relationships with the other residents. She develops a close friendship with a young girl named Sally, who is struggling to come to terms with her own identity. She also becomes romantically involved with a local fisherman named David, but their relationship is complicated by the fact that David is already married.Throughout the novel, Jewett explores themes of identity, belonging, and the relationship between humans and the natural world. She paints a vivid picture of life on a remote island in Maine and captures the beauty and isolation of the landscape. A Marsh Island is a timeless tale of love, loss, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.As he went up the broad green sloping yard toward the orchard, a little later, Mrs. Owen's voice reached him as she sang a high droning psalm tune behind the wilted scarlet runners of the pantry window. She had sung in the church choir in her early years, and had agreed with her neighbors that her gift was quite uncommon; but it was impossible now for the listener to resist a smile at some of her ambitious excursions among the higher notes.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.

Tory Lover, The, by Sarah Orne Jewett (1901). The scene of the story is laid in Berwick, Maine, on the Piscataqua River, and deals with the period of the Revolution. Roger Wallingford, the hero of the tale, is a fine fellow of Tory ancestry, who, through his love for Mary Hamilton, a beautiful girl, joins the cause of the Patriots. Mary, whose brother Colonel John Hamilton warmly espouses this cause, is herself fired with enthusiasm and patriotic fervor, and urges her childhood's friend to identify himself with those seeking independence. Through her influence over Captain Paul Jones, who is her brother's guest, and who is enthralled by her beauty, a commission is obtained for Wallingford and he ships on the Ranger. This course, Mary hopes, will insure the safety of Roger's mother, Madam Wallingford, whose loyalty to the King places her in a perilous position. Such a step, however, fails to satisfy the people and Madam Wallingford is forced to leave the country. At this time bad news concerning Roger has been received and he has been accused of treachery and desertion and no trace of him can be found. Mary, who is confident of Roger's integrity, accompanies his mother to England, determined to do everything in her power to find him and clear his name.

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Nan Prince is an orphan who becomes the ward of the local general practitioner, Dr. Leslie, upon the death of her elderly aunt. Nan and Dr. Leslie develop a close emotional bond. She is a bright young woman who enjoys accompanying him during his long day's work as a country doctor in Oldfields. They often discuss medicine and healing. Dr. Leslie encourages Nan to read medical books, while instilling in her an understanding of the intimacies of his patients' lives and a love of caring for them. He would like to see her become a physician, an ambition she soon begins to pursue despite many obstacles. She goes away to medical school in the city.

Sarah Orne Jewett (September 3, 1849 - June 24, 1909) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet, best known for her local color works set along or near the southern seacoast of Maine. Jewett is recognized as an important practitioner of American literary regionalism ewett's family had been residents of New England for many generations, and Sarah Orne Jewett was born in South Berwick, Maine. Her father was a doctor, and Jewett often accompanied him on his rounds, becoming acquainted with the sights and sounds of her native land and its people. As treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that developed in early childhood, Jewett was sent on frequent walks and through them also developed a love of nature. In later life, Jewett often visited Boston, where she was acquainted with many of the most influential literary figures of her day; but she always returned to South Berwick, small seaports near which were the inspiration for the towns of "Deephaven" and "Dunnet Landing" in her stories.

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Sarah Orne Jewett (September 3, 1849 - June 24, 1909) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet, best known for her local color works set along or near the southern seacoast of Maine. Jewett is recognized as an important practitioner of American literary regionalism. Jewett's family had been residents of New England for many generations, and Sarah Orne Jewett was born in South Berwick, Maine.Her father was a doctor specializing in "obstetrics and diseases of women and children." and Jewett often accompanied him on his rounds, becoming acquainted with the sights and sounds of her native land and its people.As treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that developed in early childhood, Jewett was sent on frequent walks and through them also developed a love of nature. In later life, Jewett often visited Boston, where she was acquainted with many of the most influential literary figures of her day; but she always returned to South Berwick, small seaports near which were the inspiration for the towns of "Deephaven" and "Dunnet Landing" in her stories. Jewett was educated at Miss Olive Rayne's school and then at Berwick Academy, graduating in 1866. She supplemented her education through an extensive family library. Jewett was "never overtly religious," but after she joined the Episcopal church in 1871, she explored less conventional religious ideas. For example, her friendship with Harvard law professor Theophilus Parsons stimulated an interest in the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg, an eighteenth-century Swedish scientist and theologian, who believed that the Divine "was present in innumerable, joined forms - a concept underlying Jewett's belief in individual responsibility." She published her first important story in the Atlantic Monthly at age 19, and her reputation grew throughout the 1870s and 1880s. Her literary importance arises from her careful, if subdued, vignettes of country life that reflect a contemporary interest in local color rather than plot. Jewett possessed a keen descriptive gift that William Dean Howells called "an uncommon feeling for talk - I hear your people." Jewett made her reputation with the novella The Country of the Pointed Firs (1896).A Country Doctor (1884), a novel reflecting her father and her early ambitions for a medical career, and A White Heron (1886), a collection of short stories are among her finest work. Some of Jewett's poetry was collected in Verses (1916), and she also wrote three children's books. Willa Cather described Jewett as a significant influence on her development as a writer, and "feminist critics have since championed her writing for its rich account of women's lives and voices."

Sarah Orne Jewett (September 3, 1849 - June 24, 1909) was an American novelist, short story writer and poet, best known for her local color works set along or near the southern seacoast of Maine. Jewett is recognized as an important practitioner of American literary regionalism ewett's family had been residents of New England for many generations, and Sarah Orne Jewett was born in South Berwick, Maine. Her father was a doctor, and Jewett often accompanied him on his rounds, becoming acquainted with the sights and sounds of her native land and its people. As treatment for rheumatoid arthritis, a condition that developed in early childhood, Jewett was sent on frequent walks and through them also developed a love of nature. In later life, Jewett often visited Boston, where she was acquainted with many of the most influential literary figures of her day; but she always returned to South Berwick, small seaports near which were the inspiration for the towns of "Deephaven" and "Dunnet Landing" in her stories.

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"Betty Leicester's Christmas" is a novella written by Sarah Orne Jewett, an American author known for her regional and realistic fiction, which often explored the daily lives of people in rural New England during the late 19th century. The novella was published in 1899 and is a part of Jewett's larger body of work that focuses on the charms and challenges of small-town life in New England. The story revolves around the eponymous character, Betty Leicester, a young girl living in the quaint town of Berwick in New England. As the title suggests, the novella is set during the Christmas season, and it follows Betty's experiences and adventures during this festive time of year. "Betty Leicester's Christmas" is a heartwarming and nostalgic tale that captures the essence of the holiday season in a small, close-knit community. Betty's interactions with her family, friends, and neighbors, as well as the various activities and traditions associated with Christmas, are central to the narrative. Through Betty's eyes, readers are offered a glimpse into the joy, warmth, and togetherness that define the holiday season in a New England village. The novella not only paints a vivid picture of the rural Christmas celebrations of that era but also conveys the sense of community and the importance of human connections during this time of year. It reflects Jewett's skill in portraying the simple pleasures and values of everyday life, which were hallmarks of her writing. "Betty Leicester's Christmas" is a charming and evocative work that continues to be appreciated for its portrayal of the holiday spirit and the enduring themes of family, community, and tradition. It is a delightful read for those interested in historical fiction and the holiday customs of 19th-century New England.

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