| Author |
Curtis, Mary, 1841?- |
| Illustrator |
Johnston, David Claypoole, 1799-1865 |
| Title |
Memoirs of a country doll. Written by herself
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 85.7 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Charlene Taylor, Val Wooff and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Memoirs of a Country Doll. Written by herself" by Mary Curtis is a charming children's narrative crafted in the early 1850s. This whimsical book can be categorized as a fictional memoir, wherein the protagonist, a doll named Josephine, recounts her experiences and adventures through various childhood settings and relationships. It provides a delightful exploration of innocence and imagination, capturing the charm of childhood play and the companionship between children and their dolls. The story unfolds as the doll narrates her life, beginning from her purchase by a little girl named Lucy Fitzhenry. From there, Josephine is passed through several "mothers," each of whom brings her unique experiences and adventures. The doll shares tales of being taken to social events, enjoying nature, and learning gardening, all while navigating the dynamics of childhood friendships and family. As Josephine encounters changes in her ownership and new challenges, such as sickness and accidents, her narrative emphasizes themes of love, loss, and the enduring joys of play. By the conclusion, Josephine reflects on her final home with Violet La Grange, showing a heartwarming ending to her journey filled with joy and companionship. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
England -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Dolls -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
64139 |
| Release Date |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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