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Austin, Jane G. (Jane Goodwin)
1831
1894
Austin, Jane Goodwin
Goodwin, Jane
Austin, Mrs. Henry
04015064
Betty Alden: The first-born daughter of the Pilgrims
$aUnited States :$bHoughton Mifflin Company,$c1891.
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"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.)
https://archive.org/details/bettyalden00austrich/page/n7/mode/2up
20210822070919austin
1891
US
Reading ease score: 68.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
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