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Amy Bell Marlowe wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.
In 'The Girls of Hillcrest Farm; Or, The Secret of the Rocks' by Amy Bell Marlowe, the reader is transported to a quaint rural setting filled with mystery and intrigue. The book follows the adventures of a group of young girls as they navigate through secrets hidden within the rocks of Hillcrest Farm. Marlowe's writing style is characterized by vivid descriptions and a strong sense of place, immersing the reader in the beauty of the countryside. The book is reminiscent of other classic coming-of-age novels but with a unique twist of uncovering hidden secrets. The literary context of the book draws on themes of friendship, discovery, and the importance of preserving the natural world. Amy Bel...
Amy Bell Marlowe wrote this popular book that continues to be widely read today despite its age.
Reproduction of the original: Polly and her Friends Abroad by Lillian Elizabeth Roy
"Patty in the City" by Carolyn Wells. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Reproduction of the original: Girl Scouts at Dandelion Camp by Lillian Elizabeth Roy
The author of Feather Crowns examines the girl detective in her various guises--including Cherry Ames, Nancy Drew, and Trixie Belden--in a work first published in 1975 recalling a rural youth spent longing for mysteries. Reprint. UP.
Despite efforts of contemporary reformers to curb the availability of dime novels, series books, and paperbacks, Pioneers, Passionate Ladies, and Private Eyes reveals how many readers used them as means of resistance and how fictional characters became models for self-empowerment. These literary genres, whose value has long been underestimated, provide fascinating insight into the formation of American popular culture and identity. Through these mass-produced, widely read books, Deadwood Dick, Old Sleuth, and Jessie James became popular heroes that fed the public’s imagination for the last western frontier, detective tales, and the myth of the outlaw. Women, particularly those who were poo...