Project Gutenberg 2019-05-31 Public domain in the USA. 74 Dow, Mary Larcom 1835 1920 Loring, Katharine P. 1849 1943 Loring, Katharine Peabody 21019418 Old Days at Beverly Farms Sketch of Mary Larcom Dow [by Katharine P. Loring] -- Old days at Beverly Farms -- Lucy Larcom: a memory -- Letters written by Mrs. Dow -- Appreciation by Sarah E. Miller -- Extracts from letters about Mrs. Dow. Produced by Martin Pettit and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Old Days at Beverly Farms" by Mary Larcom Dow is a memoir written in the early 20th century, reflecting on life in Beverly Farms, Massachusetts. The book captures the essence of the author's childhood memories and community spirit during a time when the area was characterized by its close-knit relationships and a deep connection to nature. It serves as a nostalgic portrayal of the past, exploring themes of friendship, family, and the passage of time. In this evocative collection of memories, Mary Larcom Dow recounts tales from her life in Beverly Farms, sharing anecdotes about the people, customs, and environment that shaped her upbringing. Through vivid descriptions, readers are introduced to colorful characters such as Uncle David Larcom and Aunt Betsey, as well as local traditions and pastimes, from school experiences to community gatherings. Dow’s reflections also touch on significant historical changes, including the impact of the Civil War and the transition of societal values, creating a rich tapestry that illustrates both the joys and challenges of her childhood in a small New England village. The memoir is not only a personal narrative but also a social history that offers insights into the cultural fabric of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 77.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Dow, Mary Larcom, 1835-1920 Beverly Farms (Mass.) -- Social life and customs Beverly Farms (Mass.) -- Biography F001 Text Category: Biographies Category: History - American 110737 2025-07-23T14:09:39.379817 text/html 108743 2019-05-31T08:16:40 text/html 412545 2025-07-23T14:09:41.948814 application/epub+zip 412031 2025-07-23T14:09:39.905797 application/epub+zip 102493 2025-07-23T14:09:39.643788 application/epub+zip 457750 2025-07-23T14:09:43.666808 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 441221 2025-07-23T14:09:41.686844 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 132467 2022-09-27T01:36:14.918965 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 96332 2025-07-23T14:09:39.186797 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 96471 2019-05-31T08:16:40 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19674 2025-07-23T14:09:43.801791 application/rdf+xml 12796 2025-07-23T14:09:39.718821 image/jpeg 1884 2025-07-23T14:09:39.680795 image/jpeg 39009 2019-05-31T08:16:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 369983 2019-05-31T08:16:48 application/octet-stream application/zip 371914 2025-07-23T14:09:39.404796 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