Project Gutenberg 2006-07-10 Public domain in the USA. 221 Reynolds, Katharine Yirsa 1883 Bickford, Nana French 1886 1959 Rollins, Nana Bickford Green Valley E-text prepared by Al Haines "Green Valley" by Katharine Yirsa Reynolds is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the small idyllic town of Green Valley and its residents, capturing the essence of their lives, friendships, and heartaches. The narrative introduces us to Nanny Ainslee, a young woman with dreams of adventure but a deep-rooted attachment to her hometown. Through her experiences, the novel explores themes of homesickness, belonging, and the charm of small-town life. The opening of "Green Valley" begins with a heartfelt author’s note revealing that the book was written to alleviate the author’s own homesickness while living abroad. It sets the stage for an engaging portrayal of the town as various characters navigate personal journeys full of longing, gossip, and meaningful connections. Nanny Ainslee prepares for her departure to Japan, reflecting the community's close-knit nature as neighbors gather to bid her farewell. The chapter hints at deeper familial and romantic relationships, particularly surrounding the reverberations of Cynthia Churchill's legacy, as the town awaits the return of her son. The scene is colorfully illustrated through the lives of quirky and endearing characters, immersing readers in the warm and vibrant atmosphere of Green Valley. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Villages -- Fiction United States -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 525456 2025-08-08T06:20:39.751482 text/html 516395 2006-07-10T15:06:31 text/html 328932 2025-08-08T06:20:47.814476 application/epub+zip 336006 2025-08-08T06:20:42.454432 application/epub+zip 272005 2025-08-08T06:20:41.301457 application/epub+zip 520082 2025-08-08T06:20:51.827402 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 500868 2025-08-08T06:20:47.082409 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 404035 2022-09-09T05:56:35.725934 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 488618 2025-08-08T06:20:38.687469 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 488430 2021-01-01T12:43:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 488437 2021-01-01T12:43:00 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20419 2025-08-08T06:20:51.963409 application/rdf+xml 13082 2025-08-08T06:20:41.797457 image/jpeg 3235 2025-08-08T06:20:41.547437 image/jpeg 188337 2021-01-01T12:43:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 247154 2021-01-01T12:43:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 188337 2021-01-01T12:43:01 application/octet-stream application/zip 321574 2025-08-08T06:20:39.796473 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog