Minerva's Manoeuvres: The Cheerful Facts of a "Return to Nature" by Loomis
"Minerva's Manoeuvres: The Cheerful Facts of a 'Return to Nature'" by Charles Battell Loomis is a light-hearted novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around Minerva, a cook from New York City, who is compelled to move to a more rustic environment when her employer, Mrs. Vernon, invites her to Clover Lodge in the countryside after their original cook falls ill. The narrative highlights the amusing culture clash Minervaexperiences as she grapples with her new rural lifestyle. The opening of the book introduces readers to the charm and humor of the situation, particularly through the dynamic between Minerva and her employers. As Minerva reluctantly agrees to leave the city for the countryside, she portrays a mix of comedy and exasperation, often lamenting about her aversion to rural life. The scenes that unfold during their journey to Clover Lodge, including Minerva’s comical interactions with a noisy cat, set the stage for a series of misadventures. Loomis's engaging tone and vibrant characterizations promise a delightful exploration of themes around adaptation, identity, and the quirks of transitioning from city to country life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Loomis, Charles Battell, 1861-1911 |
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| Illustrator | Gruger, Frederic Rodrigo, 1871-1953 |
| Title | Minerva's Manoeuvres: The Cheerful Facts of a "Return to Nature" |
| Note | Reading ease score: 80.5 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Barry Abrahamsen and The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Humorous stories |
| Subject | New England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Married people -- Fiction |
| Subject | Country life -- Fiction |
| Subject | Household employees -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56872 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2018 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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