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Marian Kent Hurd McNeely (July 26, 1877 - December 8, 1930) was an American children's book author.
This 1930 Newbery Honor Book relates an exciting tale of adventure in which four orphaned children head for the South Dakota prairie, where they battle drought, squatters, and other challenges.
When She Came Home from College by Marian Hurd McNeely and Jean Bingham Wilson
Within the pages of 'When She Came Home from College,' readers are greeted with a rich tapestry of narratives that explore the transformative period of returning home after pursuing higher education. This collection boasts a diverse range of literary styles, from poignant short stories to insightful essays, capturing the multifaceted experiences of young women navigating the complexities of reconnecting with their past selves and communities. The anthology stands out for its thoughtful curation, providing a platform for voices that articulate both the personal and universal challenges of transition, growth, and identity reformation. Jean Bingham Wilson and Marian Hurd McNeely have skillfully...
This 1930 Newbery Honor Book relates an exciting tale of adventure in which four orphaned children head for the South Dakota prairie, where they battle drought, squatters, and other challenges.
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In the 1930s, at the height of the Great Depression, the federal government put thousands of unemployed writers to work in the Federal Writers' Project of the Works Progress Administration (WPA). Out of their efforts came the American Guide series, the first comprehensive guidebooks to the people, resources, and traditions of each state in the union. The WPA Guide to South Dakota is a candid, detailed, and lively introduction to the state and its people. Much has changed since the book's first publication in 1938, when the authors noted, "South Dakota has been, and still is, a pioneer state." But the book vividly recaptures the era when no driver's licenses were required, when liquor could n...