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This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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"Mary Erskine: A Franconia Story" by Jacob Abbott, originally published in 1850, is a charming and instructive tale from the esteemed Franconia series. Set against the backdrop of 19th-century America, the story follows Mary Erskine as she navigates the challenges and joys... Read Full Overview

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"Mary Erskine" from Jacob Abbott. American writer of children's books (1803-1879).

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Excerpt from Mary Erskine: A Franconia Story The development of the moral sentiments in the human heart, in early life, - and every thing in fact which relates to the formation of character, - is determined in a far greater degree by sympathy, and by the influence of example,... Read Full Overview

Jacob Abbott (November 14, 1803 - October 31, 1879) was an American writer of children's books.On November 14, 1803, Abbott was born in Hallowell, Maine. Abbott's father was Jacob Abbott and his mother was Betsey Abbott. Abbott attended the Hallowell Academy. EducationAbbott... Read Full Overview