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Title: Evenings at Donaldson Manor; Or, The Christmas Guest

Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Ralph Janke and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Evenings at Donaldson Manor; Or, The Christmas Guest" by Maria J. McIntosh is a fictional work likely written in the mid-19th century. The book revolves around the Christmas traditions and family gatherings at Donaldson Manor, highlighting the importance of love, charity, and moral lessons through the interactions among the characters, particularly focusing on the young Annie Donaldson and her circle of friends and family. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Donaldson Manor, a picturesque country house, and its residents, emphasizing the warmth and hospitality of its proprietors, Colonel and Mrs. Donaldson. The storyteller shares their fond memories of past Christmas celebrations, establishing the manor as a hub for family and friends during the festive season. As guests arrive, including the young lawyer Mr. Arlington, a playful atmosphere begins to build, setting the stage for storytelling, shared experiences, and the unfolding relationships that will be explored throughout the book. This rich setting hints at moral themes intertwined with everyday life, making it an engaging read for those interested in character-driven tales infused with heartfelt messages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: McIntosh, Maria J. (Maria Jane), 1803-1878

EBook No.: 20018

Published: Dec 4, 2006

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Christmas stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

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Title: Evenings at Donaldson Manor; Or, The Christmas Guest

Note: Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by Ralph Janke and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net (This book was
produced from scanned images of public domain material
from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "Evenings at Donaldson Manor; Or, The Christmas Guest" by Maria J. McIntosh is a fictional work likely written in the mid-19th century. The book revolves around the Christmas traditions and family gatherings at Donaldson Manor, highlighting the importance of love, charity, and moral lessons through the interactions among the characters, particularly focusing on the young Annie Donaldson and her circle of friends and family. The opening of the narrative introduces readers to Donaldson Manor, a picturesque country house, and its residents, emphasizing the warmth and hospitality of its proprietors, Colonel and Mrs. Donaldson. The storyteller shares their fond memories of past Christmas celebrations, establishing the manor as a hub for family and friends during the festive season. As guests arrive, including the young lawyer Mr. Arlington, a playful atmosphere begins to build, setting the stage for storytelling, shared experiences, and the unfolding relationships that will be explored throughout the book. This rich setting hints at moral themes intertwined with everyday life, making it an engaging read for those interested in character-driven tales infused with heartfelt messages. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: McIntosh, Maria J. (Maria Jane), 1803-1878

EBook No.: 20018

Published: Dec 4, 2006

Downloads: 124

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

Subject: Christmas stories

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.