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Title: The Story of the Toys
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Summary: "The Story of the Toys" by Mary Harris Toy Dodge is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work narrates the childhood and family history of the author, reflecting on personal and collective memories, particularly those associated with her mother and her matriarchal lineage. The book explores themes of family, tradition, and the impact of place, particularly focusing on the diverse landscape and customs of Cornwall, England, which shaped their lives. The opening of the memoir offers a heartfelt foreword that reveals the intention behind the writing — to capture the essence of the author's mother for future generations. It describes the family's experiences, highlighting their strong ties and the historical context of their lives in Cornwall. Notable details include the family's humble beginnings, tales of hardship, and perseverance through challenges such as illness and societal change. Dodge paints a vivid picture of her ancestral landscape and the loving atmosphere of her childhood, setting the stage for a story steeped in nostalgia and introspective exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Dodge, Mary Harris Toy
Editor: Dodge, Susan Webster, 1875-
EBook No.: 36966
Published: Aug 3, 2011
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Toy family
Subject: Osler family
LoCC: History: Genealogy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Story of the Toys
Credits:
Produced by David E. Brown and The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "The Story of the Toys" by Mary Harris Toy Dodge is a memoir written in the early 20th century. This work narrates the childhood and family history of the author, reflecting on personal and collective memories, particularly those associated with her mother and her matriarchal lineage. The book explores themes of family, tradition, and the impact of place, particularly focusing on the diverse landscape and customs of Cornwall, England, which shaped their lives. The opening of the memoir offers a heartfelt foreword that reveals the intention behind the writing — to capture the essence of the author's mother for future generations. It describes the family's experiences, highlighting their strong ties and the historical context of their lives in Cornwall. Notable details include the family's humble beginnings, tales of hardship, and perseverance through challenges such as illness and societal change. Dodge paints a vivid picture of her ancestral landscape and the loving atmosphere of her childhood, setting the stage for a story steeped in nostalgia and introspective exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Dodge, Mary Harris Toy
Editor: Dodge, Susan Webster, 1875-
EBook No.: 36966
Published: Aug 3, 2011
Downloads: 165
Language: English
Subject: Toy family
Subject: Osler family
LoCC: History: Genealogy
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.