You may have to Search all our reviewed books and magazines, click the sign up button below to create a free account.
Collection of articles, editorials, and narratives by Elia Peattie written during her tenure at the Omaha World-Herald from 1888 to 1896. [She] was born during the Civil War and came of age at the advent of the era of the New Woman. In many ways Peattie embodied this new age of independence for women, writing both fiction and journalism and becoming one of the first Plains women to write editorial columns in a major newspaper that addressed public issues. [publisher web site].
Collection of fantastic stories originally released in 1898. Contains "The House that was not", "Story of the vanishing Patient", and many more.
Reproduction of the original. The publishing house Megali specialises in reproducing historical works in large print to make reading easier for people with impaired vision.
Kate Barrington, a Chicago social worker at the turn of the century, tries to balance her nontraditional role and professional success with the traditional values of the time. This 1914 suffrage novel is based in part of Katherine Ostrander a social worker who lived with the Peattie family. Kate works with a variety of women from professionals to women in a settlement house. The novel reflects the changing role for women and empathizes the influence of women on civic and economic conditions.
DigiCat Publishing presents to you this special edition of "A Mountain Woman" by Elia Wilkinson Peattie. DigiCat Publishing considers every written word to be a legacy of humankind. Every DigiCat book has been carefully reproduced for republishing in a new modern format. The books are available in print, as well as ebooks. DigiCat hopes you will treat this work with the acknowledgment and passion it deserves as a classic of world literature.
Travel back in time and get a first-hand account of childhood in the nineteenth century in this stirring fictionalized account from renowned author Elia Wilkinson Peattie, who penned a series of popular novels for children in the early twentieth century. "Painted Windows" is sure to enthrall readers who like detailed, emotionally resonant tales that reflect a strong sense of history.
Classic gothic horror stories from the literary mistresses of the past! Many of gothic horror’s spookiest tales have come from the pens of women. Yet a substantial number of these women were overshadowed by their male contemporaries, especially with regard to the classics. Ladies of Gothic Horror (A Collection of Classic Stories) redresses this imbalance by bringing together a selection of gothic stories from the past written exclusively by women. Carefully edited and compiled by author and anthologist Mitzi Szereto, Ladies of Gothic Horror offers readers plenty of good old-fashioned chills and thrills. Whether you’re a devotee of the genre, a literature lover, an academic or a student, ...
In Elia Wilkinson Peattie's novel, 'A Michigan Man,' the reader is transported to the world of 19th century America where the rustic setting serves as a backdrop for a captivating tale of love, ambition, and societal expectations. Peattie's writing style is marked by vivid descriptions and a keen insight into human emotions, making the characters come alive on the pages. The novel is a classic example of regional literature, showcasing the challenges and triumphs of the working class in the American Midwest. The themes of family, community, and personal growth are woven seamlessly into the narrative, leaving a lasting impact on the reader. Elia Wilkinson Peattie, a prominent journalist and a...