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LoC No.: 04015064
Title: Betty Alden: The first-born daughter of the Pilgrims
Original Publication: United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1891.
Credits: Steve Mattern, Martin Pettit 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: "Betty Alden: The First-Born Daughter of the Pilgrims" by Jane G. Austin is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Betty Alden, the daughter of John and Priscilla Alden, as it intricately weaves her story with the broader historical context of the Pilgrims’ struggles and triumphs in the New World. The narrative likely emphasizes the lives and societal roles of women during this early American period, highlighting Betty's significance as a pivotal character. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a lively dialogue between characters, revealing the tense political atmosphere in Plymouth as they navigate suspicions of treason among new arrivals, particularly figures like John Lyford and John Oldhame. Priscilla Alden and Barbara Standish engage in spirited banter about the men’s reluctance to heed warnings from women, setting the tone for a community grappling with external threats and internal discord. Through witty exchanges, the characters establish a vivid portrayal of life in Plymouth, hinting at Betty's future involvement in the conflicts that surround her family and colony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin), 1831-1894
EBook No.: 67608
Published: Mar 12, 2022
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 04015064
Title: Betty Alden: The first-born daughter of the Pilgrims
Original Publication: United States: Houghton Mifflin Company,1891.
Credits: Steve Mattern, Martin Pettit 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: "Betty Alden: The First-Born Daughter of the Pilgrims" by Jane G. Austin is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores the life of Betty Alden, the daughter of John and Priscilla Alden, as it intricately weaves her story with the broader historical context of the Pilgrims’ struggles and triumphs in the New World. The narrative likely emphasizes the lives and societal roles of women during this early American period, highlighting Betty's significance as a pivotal character. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to a lively dialogue between characters, revealing the tense political atmosphere in Plymouth as they navigate suspicions of treason among new arrivals, particularly figures like John Lyford and John Oldhame. Priscilla Alden and Barbara Standish engage in spirited banter about the men’s reluctance to heed warnings from women, setting the tone for a community grappling with external threats and internal discord. Through witty exchanges, the characters establish a vivid portrayal of life in Plymouth, hinting at Betty's future involvement in the conflicts that surround her family and colony. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Author: Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin), 1831-1894
EBook No.: 67608
Published: Mar 12, 2022
Downloads: 169
Language: English
Subject: United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.