Emmeline by Elsie Singmaster
"Emmeline" by Elsie Singmaster is a historical novel written in the early 20th century. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, it follows the life of Emmeline Willing, a young girl who faces the harsh realities of war, including her family ties, regional loyalties, and the struggle between her desire for adventure and the demands of wartime responsibilities. The storyline captures her experiences through both the domestic sphere of herfamily and the tumultuous events surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg. The opening of "Emmeline" introduces us to the titular character, who is a spirited 15-year-old caught between childhood dreams and the grim realities of war. We find her navigating her complicated feelings about her sister-in-law, a Southern woman, while her brother, Henry, has enlisted in the Union army. As the sounds of battle approach Gettysburg, Emmeline's initial naivety transforms into a mix of fear and determination. The narrative depicts her daily life, filled with chores and her eagerness for excitement, ultimately leading her to confront the heart-wrenching impact of war on her loved ones and the community around her. This opening sets the stage for Emmeline's journey into maturity as she learns to cope with loss, fear, and the complexities of human relationships during a time of conflict. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Singmaster, Elsie, 1879-1958 |
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| Illustrator | Rosenmeyer, Bernard J., 1870-1943 |
| LoC No. | 16005189 |
| Title | Emmeline |
| Note | Reading ease score: 84.6 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David E. Brown 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.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | War stories |
| Subject | Gettysburg, Battle of, Gettysburg, Pa., 1863 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Pennsylvania -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 55627 |
| Release Date | Sep 25, 2017 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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