Project Gutenberg 2010-02-25 Public domain in the USA. 267 Stowe, Harriet Beecher 1811 1896 Stowe, Harriet Elizabeth Beecher Crowfield, Christopher Stowe, H. B. (Harriet Beecher) The May Flower, and Miscellaneous Writings Produced by David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The May Flower" by Harriet Beecher Stowe is a collection of sketches and miscellaneous writings written in the mid-19th century. This volume includes a variety of essays and stories that reflect on themes related to New England life, nature, and personal experiences, capturing both the humorous and serious aspects of daily existence. Through her work, Stowe likely aims to evoke the sentiments of her readers regarding family, community, and the nuances of national identity and memory. The opening of "The May Flower" sets a tranquil and reflective tone as it discusses the titular flower and serves as a metaphor for the resilience of the Puritan spirit in New England. The author introduces the character of Master James Benton, a young and vibrant newcomer to the village of Newbury, who quickly becomes a figure of charm and enthusiasm. Stowe describes Benton’s engagement with the local community and his friendship with a young woman named Grace, all while illustrating the simplicity and uniqueness of the village life. This introduction suggests a narrative rich with character development and intertwined relationships, exploring themes of identity and social connections within a close-knit community. (This is an automatically generated summary.) http://book.klll.cc/files/31390/31390-h/images/front.jpg Reading ease score: 71.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Essays, Letters & Speeches Category: American Literature 802974 2025-10-13T04:11:22.388871 text/html 808076 2010-02-25T10:01:50 text/html 410057 2025-10-13T04:11:34.244821 application/epub+zip 421955 2025-10-13T04:11:26.307781 application/epub+zip 393137 2025-10-13T04:11:24.830818 application/epub+zip 738344 2025-10-13T04:11:40.282747 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 715338 2025-10-13T04:11:33.197741 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 676569 2022-09-14T11:38:33.672785 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 766917 2025-10-13T04:11:21.141811 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 766803 2010-02-25T10:01:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 766799 2010-02-25T10:01:50 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20741 2025-10-13T04:11:40.417753 application/rdf+xml 16439 2025-10-13T04:11:25.355849 image/jpeg 3742 2025-10-13T04:11:25.094801 image/jpeg 298916 2010-02-25T10:01:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 312361 2010-02-25T10:01:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 298849 2010-02-25T10:01:50 application/octet-stream application/zip 401747 2025-10-13T04:11:22.454831 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