| Author |
Prescott, Della R. |
| Editor |
Dana, John Cotton, 1856-1929 |
| Title |
A Day in a Colonial Home
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 81.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Stephen Hutcheson and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"A Day in a Colonial Home" by Della R. Prescott is a historical account written in the early 20th century, specifically in the 1920s. The book provides a detailed and immersive glimpse into the daily life of a colonial family, focusing on the protagonist Mary Jane and the responsibilities she faces. Through vivid descriptions and relatable family dynamics, Prescott captures the essence of colonial domestic life. The narrative unfolds over the course of a single day in the life of Mary Jane Andrews, a diligent 16-year-old girl living in a colonial home. As the eldest daughter of eight children, Mary Jane takes on the responsibility of house cleaning while her mother recovers from childbirth. The story intricately details her challenges and tasks throughout the day, from caring for her siblings to managing household chores. Amid her domestic duties, she is also preoccupied with thoughts of her friend Jenny Lewis and her courtship with John Lewis, which introduces themes of maturity, duty, and the transition from girlhood to womanhood. Ultimately, the story serves to depict the virtues of hard work and familial bonds while portraying the historical context of colonial life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
United States -- History -- Colonial period, ca. 1600-1775 -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
57617 |
| Release Date |
Aug 1, 2018 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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