Project Gutenberg 2000-08-01 Public domain in the USA. 230 Larcom, Lucy 1824 1893 A New England Girlhood, Outlined from Memory (Beverly, MA) Produced by Susan L. Farley. HTML version by Al Haines. “A New England Girlhood, Outlined from Memory” by Lucy Larcom is an autobiographical account reflecting on the author’s upbringing in New England during the mid-19th century. The narrative likely captures the essence of girlhood and the formative experiences that shape a person, particularly emphasizing the social influences, family dynamics, and the nature of work and spirituality in New England. The opening of the book sets the stage with a personal dedication and thoughtful reflections on childhood memories. Larcom delves into her early life in Beverly, Massachusetts, describing the impact of her surroundings, family heritage, and the simplicity of daily life. She reminisces about her family's customs, their religious beliefs, and the profound influence of nature and poetry on her childhood perceptions. Through vivid imagery and nostalgic observations, she depicts the landscape and lifestyle of her youth, establishing a foundation for the themes of memory, identity, and faith that will unfold in her narrative. This opening not only invites readers into her world but also encapsulates the joy and innocence of early girlhood, making it relatable to anyone who has experienced the sweetness of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Larcom, Lucy, 1824-1893 -- Childhood and youth Women textile workers -- Massachusetts -- Lowell -- Biography Girls -- New England New England -- Social life and customs Authors, American -- 19th century -- Biography PS Text Category: Biographies Category: American Literature 407335 2025-08-01T12:53:37.303555 text/html 399918 2020-12-31T16:44:13 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 153096 2020-12-31T16:44:13 text/html; charset=iso-8859-1 application/zip 251584 2025-08-01T12:53:45.501497 application/epub+zip 257586 2025-08-01T12:53:40.788577 application/epub+zip 220154 2025-08-01T12:53:39.506558 application/epub+zip 509230 2025-08-01T12:53:49.281531 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 506486 2025-08-01T12:53:44.641547 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 453563 2022-09-01T14:23:27.520754 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 380509 2025-08-01T12:53:36.609678 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 380267 2020-12-31T16:44:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 149938 2020-12-31T16:44:13 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 19394 2025-08-01T12:53:49.426503 application/rdf+xml 21586 2025-08-01T12:53:40.048533 image/jpeg 4611 2025-08-01T12:53:39.763518 image/jpeg 249064 2025-08-01T12:53:37.336553 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