Hurrah for New England! by Cornelia L. Tuthill

"Hurrah for New England!" by Cornelia L. Tuthill is a children's novel written during the mid-19th century. The story revolves around a Virginia boy named Pidgie Beverley, who embarks on a fishing cruise to New England with his older brother Clarendon. Through Pidgie's experiences and observations, the book explores themes of adventure, friendship, and cultural contrasts between the Southern and New England states. At the start of the narrative, Pidgie writes a letter to his cousin Bennie, recounting how he ended up in Marblehead, Massachusetts, and expressing his initial disdain for the town until he learns to appreciate its unique charm. Following some familial discussions regarding Clarendon's health, they decide to take a vacation on a fishing-vessel, the Go-Ahead. Pidgie's excitement about the trip is palpable as he shares amusing encounters with local children, his reflections on his brother's reluctance, and encounters with various characters that hint at the diverse social fabric of New England. Through Pidgie's perspective, readers are treated to vivid descriptions of the ocean, the quaint town, and the budding friendships with local boys like David Cobb, showcasing the blend of humor and heartfelt moments that characterize this adventure. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Tuthill, Cornelia L. (Cornelia Louisa), 1820-1870
Title Hurrah for New England!
Or, The Virginia Boy's Vacation
Credits Produced by Internet Archive; University of Florida, Children, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team.
Reading Level Reading ease score: 70.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Subject Children's stories
Subject Vacations -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Siblings -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Seafaring life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Sailors -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Cousins -- Juvenile fiction
Subject New England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Boston (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject Marblehead (Mass.) -- Juvenile fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 11120
Release Date
Last Update Oct 28, 2024
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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