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Kate Douglas Wiggin, nee Smith (1856-1923) was an American children's author and educator. She was born in Philadelphia, and was of Welsh descent. She started the first free kindergarten in San Francisco in 1878 (the "Silver Street Free Kindergarten"). With her sister in the... Read Full Overview

"Edina, Scotia's darling seat! All hail thy palaces and towers!" Edinburgh, April, 189-. 22, Breadalbane Terrace.We have traveled together before, Salemina, Francesca, and I, and we know the very worst there is to know about one another. After this point has been reached, it... Read Full Overview

'Edina, Scotia's Darling seat! All hail thy palaces and towers!'Edinburgh, April 189-. 22 Breadalbane Terrace. We have travelled together before, Salemina, Francesca, and I, and we know the very worst there is to know about one another. After this point has been reached, it is... Read Full Overview

"Penelope's Experiences in Scotland" is a charming literary adventure that transports readers to Scotland's breathtaking scenery, rich traditions, and endearing characters, as seen through the eyes of the brave and curious protagonist, Penelope. This book blends travelogue aspects... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

Penelope's Experiences in Scotland; Being Extracts from the Commonplace Book of Penelope Hamilton, a classical book, has been considered important throughout the human history, and so that this work is never forgotten we at Alpha Editions have made efforts in its preservation... Read Full Overview

Penelope's Experiences in Scotland is a novel by Kate Douglas Smith Wiggin, first published in 1906. The novel is presented as a series of diary entries written by the eponymous Penelope Hamilton, a young American woman who travels to Scotland to visit her sister. The novel... Read Full Overview

For all of you who have actually waded through Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, here is a much more interesting story by the same author. This is the adventure of Penelope and her two friends, one spinster and one young lady, as they betake their American selves to Scotland. Thrust... Read Full Overview

For all of you who have actually waded through Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm, here is a much more interesting story by the same author. This is the adventure of Penelope and her two friends, one spinster and one young lady, as they betake their American selves to Scotland. Thrust... Read Full Overview

""Penelope's Experiences in Scotland"" is a novel written by Kate Douglas Wiggin. It tells the story of Penelope Hamilton, a young American woman who travels to Scotland with her father and brother for a summer vacation. Penelope is excited to explore the beautiful countryside,... Read Full Overview