Project Gutenberg 2012-11-30 Public domain in the USA. 176 Vaile, Charlotte M. (Charlotte Marion) 1852 1902 Vaile, Charlotte Marion Stevens, Alice Barber Wheat and Huckleberries; Or, Dr. Northmore's Daughters E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) "Wheat and Huckleberries; Or, Dr. Northmore's Daughters" by Charlotte M. Vaile is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around the lives of the Northmore family, particularly focusing on the daughters, Esther and Kate, as they navigate familial duties, relationships, and their aspirations during a summer set against the backdrop of rural life in America. The narrative promises themes of personal growth and the exploration of societal expectations. The opening of the novel centers on the preparations and experiences of the Northmore family during the wheat harvest at their farm. Doctor Philip Northmore, the father, owns the farm primarily as a matter of pride and connection to his roots, while his wife is busy hosting relatives. Esther and Kate take charge of the harvest dinner, showcasing their capabilities and the supportive community around them. The scene is lively, filled with humor, and reflects the harmony within the family as they balance work, cooking, and social interactions. Through these early pages, readers get a glimpse of the characters' dynamics, the backdrop of rural life, and a sense of anticipation for the upcoming summer adventures. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 76.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Family -- Juvenile fiction Country life -- Juvenile fiction Sisters -- Juvenile fiction New England -- Juvenile fiction PZ Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 472695 2025-08-16T17:06:01.331192 text/html 447131 2024-10-23T12:37:43 text/html 579238 2025-08-16T17:06:06.367138 application/epub+zip 584882 2025-08-16T17:06:02.092105 application/epub+zip 243402 2025-08-16T17:06:01.706168 application/epub+zip 724948 2025-08-16T17:06:09.979070 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 702603 2025-08-16T17:06:06.050263 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 362174 2022-09-19T04:22:40.355014 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 457255 2025-08-16T17:06:00.571157 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 437269 2024-10-23T12:37:43 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16936 2025-08-16T17:06:10.133105 application/rdf+xml 16836 2025-08-16T17:06:01.804119 image/jpeg 2549 2025-08-16T17:06:01.757117 image/jpeg 640325 2025-08-16T17:06:01.400199 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