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Title: The Settlers at Home
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Settlers at Home" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in Lincolnshire and centers on the Linacre family, who find themselves facing a calamity as their newly drained land floods due to the destruction of their sea defenses. This struggle for survival intertwines with themes of community conflict, as they contend with hostile locals amidst personal loss and tragedy. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Linacre family living in a once swampy but now cultivated area known as the Levels. The children, Mildred and Oliver, along with their caregiver Ailwin, are left to manage on their own when tragedy strikes, leading to the flooding that threatens their lives and livelihoods. The story paints a vivid picture of their daily struggles, showcasing their resourcefulness and determination, while also highlighting the social tensions they face with hostile neighbors. As the floodwaters rise, the stakes of survival increase, setting the stage for a tale of resilience against both nature and human adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876
Illustrator: Kronheim, Joseph Martin, 1810-1896
EBook No.: 23264
Published: Oct 31, 2007
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Country life -- England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Immigrants -- England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: England -- Ethnic relations -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Settlers at Home
Note: Reading ease score: 86.3 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by Nick Hodson of London, England
Summary: "The Settlers at Home" by Harriet Martineau is a novel written in the early 19th century. The story is set in Lincolnshire and centers on the Linacre family, who find themselves facing a calamity as their newly drained land floods due to the destruction of their sea defenses. This struggle for survival intertwines with themes of community conflict, as they contend with hostile locals amidst personal loss and tragedy. At the start of the narrative, we are introduced to the Linacre family living in a once swampy but now cultivated area known as the Levels. The children, Mildred and Oliver, along with their caregiver Ailwin, are left to manage on their own when tragedy strikes, leading to the flooding that threatens their lives and livelihoods. The story paints a vivid picture of their daily struggles, showcasing their resourcefulness and determination, while also highlighting the social tensions they face with hostile neighbors. As the floodwaters rise, the stakes of survival increase, setting the stage for a tale of resilience against both nature and human adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Martineau, Harriet, 1802-1876
Illustrator: Kronheim, Joseph Martin, 1810-1896
EBook No.: 23264
Published: Oct 31, 2007
Downloads: 78
Language: English
Subject: Country life -- England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Immigrants -- England -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: England -- Ethnic relations -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.