Seven daughters by Amanda M. Douglas

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Author Douglas, Amanda M., 1831-1916
LoC No. 07001246
Title Seven daughters
Alternate Title 7 daughters
Original Publication Boston: Lee and Shepard, 1874.
Series Title The maidenhood series
Credits Bob Taylor, Aaron Adrignola and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Summary "Seven Daughters" by Amanda M. Douglas is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of seven sisters, highlighting their childhood experiences and the challenges they face within their family as they approach womanhood. The narrative, infused with humor and warmth, touches on themes of family dynamics, gender roles, and the lives of girls in a more traditional society. The opening of the book introduces us to the Endicott family as the birth of a new daughter sets off a flurry of chatter among friends and relatives, revealing the dynamics of the household filled with girls. The protagonist, Rose, grapples with feelings of frustration and curiosity about their situation, particularly regarding the absence of brothers and the expectations of growing up. As the family navigates their daily tasks and interactions, the warmth of familial love is juxtaposed with the pressures of societal expectations, setting the stage for the sisters’ journey through adolescence and beyond. Rose's reflections on their lives, the presence of a newcomer in the family, and the interactions with various characters paint a vivid picture of a family making do in a changing world. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Girls -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Friendship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Family -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sisters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Daughters -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Courtship -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Teasing -- Juvenile fiction
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EBook-No. 71729
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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