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Title: The Allis Family; or, Scenes of Western Life
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Erik Bent, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Allis Family; or, Scenes of Western Life" by Velda Allis Eddy is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This book depicts the life of an American family as they settle and navigate the challenges of establishing a home on the Western frontier. It explores themes of resilience, love, and the values of family life during a pivotal time in American history. The story revolves around Mr. and Mrs. Allis and their two young daughters, Annie and Susie, as they embark on the arduous journey of building a farm in the vast prairie. It illustrates their daily struggles with nature, labor, and family dynamics. The Allis family faces numerous adversities, including harsh weather conditions, health challenges, and the looming threat of prairie fires. Through various incidents, such as the children's innocent disobedience and the mother’s wisdom in teaching them about love and selfishness, the narrative emphasizes moral lessons and the importance of family ties. The arrival of a new baby further enriches the family's bond and symbolizes hope amidst their trials. Overall, the book is a touching portrayal of pioneer life, emphasizing values like obedience, love, and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Eddy, Velda Allis
Publisher: American Sunday-School Union
EBook No.: 8083
Published: May 1, 2005
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Farm life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Prairie animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Prairies -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Allis Family; or, Scenes of Western Life
Credits: Produced by Ted Garvin, Erik Bent, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary: "The Allis Family; or, Scenes of Western Life" by Velda Allis Eddy is a historical narrative written in the mid-19th century. This book depicts the life of an American family as they settle and navigate the challenges of establishing a home on the Western frontier. It explores themes of resilience, love, and the values of family life during a pivotal time in American history. The story revolves around Mr. and Mrs. Allis and their two young daughters, Annie and Susie, as they embark on the arduous journey of building a farm in the vast prairie. It illustrates their daily struggles with nature, labor, and family dynamics. The Allis family faces numerous adversities, including harsh weather conditions, health challenges, and the looming threat of prairie fires. Through various incidents, such as the children's innocent disobedience and the mother’s wisdom in teaching them about love and selfishness, the narrative emphasizes moral lessons and the importance of family ties. The arrival of a new baby further enriches the family's bond and symbolizes hope amidst their trials. Overall, the book is a touching portrayal of pioneer life, emphasizing values like obedience, love, and community. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 79.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Eddy, Velda Allis
Publisher: American Sunday-School Union
EBook No.: 8083
Published: May 1, 2005
Downloads: 77
Language: English
Subject: Christian life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Farm life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: West (U.S.) -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Prairie animals -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Prairies -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.