Project Gutenberg 1999-10-01 Public domain in the USA. 134 Cooper, Susan Fenimore 1813 1894 Penfeather, Amabel Cooper, James Fenimore 1789 1851 Morgan, Jane Cooper, Fenimore Cooper, J. Fenimore (James Fenimore) Elinor Wyllys; Or, The Young Folk of Longbridge: A Tale. Volume 1 "Elinor Wyllys; Or, The Young Folk of Longbridge: A Tale. Volume 1" by Susan Fenimore Cooper is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves primarily around the life of Elinor Wyllys and her family in their country home, Wyllys-Roof, exploring themes of social life, familial bonds, and the transition from youth to adulthood. As Elinor celebrates her seventeenth birthday, she navigates her relationships with friends and family while pondering the complexities of growing up in 19th-century America. At the start of the narrative, the reader is introduced to Wyllys-Roof and its surroundings, characterized by a modest yet charming exterior reflecting its historical context. Elinor's family is depicted as closely-knit and welcoming, preparing for her birthday gathering with friends and relatives. The arrival of several juvenile characters introduces the social dynamics within Alinor's circle, including hints of budding romances and tensions, highlighted by an unexpected encounter with a drunken stranger found near the house. The opening chapters set the stage for exploring Elinor's inner life and the external influences that will shape her future decisions and relationships. Additionally, it teases the reader with promises of drama and community interactions that will unfold in the ensuing chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 68.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Historical fiction Frontier and pioneer life -- United States -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 534594 2025-08-01T11:32:35.455919 text/html 534415 2025-01-07T18:56:54.799363 text/html 299593 2025-08-01T11:32:45.117837 application/epub+zip 306932 2025-08-01T11:32:39.068896 application/epub+zip 272619 2025-08-01T11:32:37.747888 application/epub+zip 610952 2025-08-01T11:32:49.370835 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 586342 2025-08-01T11:32:44.224862 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 509111 2022-08-01T10:59:18.795323 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 492589 2025-08-01T11:32:34.930963 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 484560 2015-04-03T08:05:24 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 183951 2015-04-03T08:05:56 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 18395 2025-08-01T11:32:49.506816 application/rdf+xml 24744 2025-08-01T11:32:38.256862 image/jpeg 4607 2025-08-01T11:32:37.999863 image/jpeg 295337 2025-08-01T11:32:35.498886 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 en.wikipedia en.wikipedia