Mary Erskine
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- Under 100
- First published
- 1850
- Pages
- 86
About this book
Phonny and Malleville plan a visit to Mary Erskine on a cool June morning in Franconia. Their preparations for a wagon ride with Beechnut and Phonny's risky climbing introduce a children's novel built from the small events of country life. Jacob Abbott gives household routines and conversations room to unfold, using the behavior of children and adults to show how character develops through example.
Mary Erskine's concerns give these domestic scenes a more serious weight. As a widow with two children, she discusses property, guardianship, and the accounts she may need to keep, then admits that she cannot write her name. Her wish to learn sits beside grief, daily work, and a request for Mary Bell's company.
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Book facts
- Author
- Jacob Abbott
- First published
- 1850
- Reading time
- About 3 hours
- Pages
- 86
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Childrens Classics
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, Read online