The Secret of the Storm Country by Grace Miller White
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| Author | White, Grace Miller, 1869-1957 |
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| Illustrator | Hitchcock, Lucius Wolcott, 1868-1942 |
| Title | The Secret of the Storm Country |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.7 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Secret of the Storm Country" by Grace Miller White is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Tessibel, a squatter girl who navigates her life in the rough environment of Cayuga Lake, facing both societal prejudices and personal challenges. Central themes include loyalty, love, and the quest for a better life amidst hardship, illustrated through Tess's relationship with her father, Orn Skinner, and the looming threat posed by characters like Ebenezer Waldstricker. The opening of the novel introduces readers to the lives of the squatter folk living by Cayuga Lake, particularly focusing on Tessibel and her father as they adjust to life after Orn's release from prison. The narrative vividly paints the setting, showcasing the struggles and dynamics within the squatter community. As Tessibel embraces her responsibilities and dreams while dealing with external threats, including unwanted advances from a local man and complications arising from her father's past, the reader gets a sense of her determination to protect those she loves, particularly as she contemplates a future intertwined with her burgeoning feelings for Frederick Graves. The tension sets the stage for a larger conflict that will unfold as the story progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Social classes -- Fiction |
| Subject | New York (State) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Ithaca (N.Y.) -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 20548 |
| Release Date | Feb 8, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 5, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 107 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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