This edition had all images removed.
Title: The Hickory Limb
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Suzanne Shell, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
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Summary: "The Hickory Limb" by Parker Fillmore is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of childhood, gender roles, and rebellion. The story revolves around the spirited character of Margery Blair, showcasing her struggles against the restrictions placed upon her as a girl in a conventional society. In the narrative, Margery's desire to assert herself leads her to venture into an adventure where she challenges social norms by going swimming with boys, a bold act that causes a stir among her siblings and friends. As she relishes the thrill of swimming, Margery experiences a clash with societal expectations when she is reprimanded for her behavior. Throughout the book, the reader witnesses Margery's evolution as she grapples with her identity and the consequences of her actions. The story culminates in a heartwarming reconciliation with her father, highlighting the complexities of childhood innocence, societal pressure, and familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fillmore, Parker, 1878-1944
Illustrator: O'Neill, Rose Cecil, 1874-1944
EBook No.: 28886
Published: May 20, 2009
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Girls -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Hickory Limb
Note: Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits:
Produced by Sankar Viswanathan, Suzanne Shell, and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was produced from images generously made
available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
Summary: "The Hickory Limb" by Parker Fillmore is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of childhood, gender roles, and rebellion. The story revolves around the spirited character of Margery Blair, showcasing her struggles against the restrictions placed upon her as a girl in a conventional society. In the narrative, Margery's desire to assert herself leads her to venture into an adventure where she challenges social norms by going swimming with boys, a bold act that causes a stir among her siblings and friends. As she relishes the thrill of swimming, Margery experiences a clash with societal expectations when she is reprimanded for her behavior. Throughout the book, the reader witnesses Margery's evolution as she grapples with her identity and the consequences of her actions. The story culminates in a heartwarming reconciliation with her father, highlighting the complexities of childhood innocence, societal pressure, and familial love. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fillmore, Parker, 1878-1944
Illustrator: O'Neill, Rose Cecil, 1874-1944
EBook No.: 28886
Published: May 20, 2009
Downloads: 66
Language: English
Subject: Children -- Conduct of life -- Juvenile fiction
Subject: Girls -- Juvenile fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.