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Title: Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country
Note: Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, Martin Robb, and David Widger
Summary: "Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country" by Irving Bacheller is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of family, loss, and the rugged life in the North Country as seen through the eyes of the young protagonist, Willie, and his companion Uncle Eb, who represent the pioneer spirit of the American wilderness. The story begins with their departure from a homestead in Vermont, setting the stage for a journey that is both physical and emotional. The opening of the novel introduces young Willie, who embarks on an adventure into the wilderness with Uncle Eb after the tragic loss of his family. They travel together with meager supplies, facing challenges and marveling at the beauty of nature. Their bond deepens as they navigate their new reality, encountering hardships and forging ahead. Willie's innocent observations highlight the contrasts between childhood wonder and adult responsibility, as Uncle Eb serves as both a protector and a storyteller, imbuing their journey with warmth and humor despite the circumstances of their flight from a grim fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950
EBook No.: 2799
Published: Sep 1, 2001
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Farm life -- Fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country
Note: Reading ease score: 89.9 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits: Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, Martin Robb, and David Widger
Summary: "Eben Holden: A Tale of the North Country" by Irving Bacheller is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book explores themes of family, loss, and the rugged life in the North Country as seen through the eyes of the young protagonist, Willie, and his companion Uncle Eb, who represent the pioneer spirit of the American wilderness. The story begins with their departure from a homestead in Vermont, setting the stage for a journey that is both physical and emotional. The opening of the novel introduces young Willie, who embarks on an adventure into the wilderness with Uncle Eb after the tragic loss of his family. They travel together with meager supplies, facing challenges and marveling at the beauty of nature. Their bond deepens as they navigate their new reality, encountering hardships and forging ahead. Willie's innocent observations highlight the contrasts between childhood wonder and adult responsibility, as Uncle Eb serves as both a protector and a storyteller, imbuing their journey with warmth and humor despite the circumstances of their flight from a grim fate. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Bacheller, Irving, 1859-1950
EBook No.: 2799
Published: Sep 1, 2001
Downloads: 180
Language: English
Subject: Historical fiction
Subject: Farm life -- Fiction
Subject: New York (State) -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.