South Meadows: A Tale Of Long Ago (1874)

By Ella Taylor Disosway

Book Overview

South Meadows: A Tale Of Long Ago is a historical fiction novel written by Ella Taylor Disosway and originally published in 1874. The story takes place in the late 18th century in the rural town of South Meadows, where the main character, Mary, lives with her family. Mary is a young girl who is curious about the world around her and longs for adventure. She dreams of exploring the nearby woods and discovering the secrets they hold.As the story progresses, Mary's family faces various challenges, including financial difficulties and the threat of a nearby Indian attack. Mary's father is also struggling with alcoholism, which puts a strain on the family's relationships. Despite these challenges, Mary remains determined to find excitement and adventure.One day, Mary meets a young Native American boy named Little Wolf, who teaches her about his culture and way of life. Mary becomes fascinated with Little Wolf and his people, and she begins to see the world in a new way. However, their friendship is put to the test when tensions rise between the settlers and the Native Americans.South Meadows: A Tale Of Long Ago is a coming-of-age story that explores themes of friendship, family, and cultural differences. It provides a glimpse into life in rural America during the late 18th century and sheds light on the complex relationships between settlers and Native Americans.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1167047737
• ISBN13: 9781167047732
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"