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LoC No.: 16005189
Title: Emmeline
Credits:
Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Emmeline" by Elsie Singmaster is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, it follows the life of Emmeline Willing, a young girl who faces the harsh realities of war, including her family ties, regional loyalties, and the struggle between her desire for adventure and the demands of wartime responsibilities. The storyline captures her experiences through both the domestic sphere of her family and the tumultuous events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg. The opening of "Emmeline" introduces us to the titular character, who is a spirited 15-year-old caught between childhood dreams and the grim realities of war. We find her navigating her complicated feelings about her sister-in-law, a Southern woman, while her brother, Henry, has enlisted in the Union army. As the sounds of battle approach Gettysburg, Emmeline's initial naivety transforms into a mix of fear and determination. The narrative depicts her daily life, filled with chores and her eagerness for excitement, ultimately leading her to confront the heart-wrenching impact of war on her loved ones and the community around her. This opening sets the stage for Emmeline's journey into maturity as she learns to cope with loss, fear, and the complexities of human relationships during a time of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Singmaster, Elsie, 1879-1958
Illustrator: Rosenmeyer, Bernard J., 1870-1943
EBook No.: 55627
Published: Sep 25, 2017
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: War stories
Subject: Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 -- Fiction
Subject: Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 16005189
Title: Emmeline
Credits:
Produced by David E. Brown and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "Emmeline" by Elsie Singmaster is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, it follows the life of Emmeline Willing, a young girl who faces the harsh realities of war, including her family ties, regional loyalties, and the struggle between her desire for adventure and the demands of wartime responsibilities. The storyline captures her experiences through both the domestic sphere of her family and the tumultuous events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg. The opening of "Emmeline" introduces us to the titular character, who is a spirited 15-year-old caught between childhood dreams and the grim realities of war. We find her navigating her complicated feelings about her sister-in-law, a Southern woman, while her brother, Henry, has enlisted in the Union army. As the sounds of battle approach Gettysburg, Emmeline's initial naivety transforms into a mix of fear and determination. The narrative depicts her daily life, filled with chores and her eagerness for excitement, ultimately leading her to confront the heart-wrenching impact of war on her loved ones and the community around her. This opening sets the stage for Emmeline's journey into maturity as she learns to cope with loss, fear, and the complexities of human relationships during a time of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: Singmaster, Elsie, 1879-1958
Illustrator: Rosenmeyer, Bernard J., 1870-1943
EBook No.: 55627
Published: Sep 25, 2017
Downloads: 81
Language: English
Subject: War stories
Subject: Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 -- Fiction
Subject: Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.