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Peggy
by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards
- Language
- EN
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- EPUB
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- 414 KB
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"Peggy" by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards follows the experiences of a young girl, Peggy Montfort, as she begins her education at Miss Russell's School. The novel examines her struggles with homesickness, her initial social awkwardness, and her efforts to establish friendships within the unfamiliar environment of a late 19th-century girls’ school. Through her interactions and personal challenges, the narrative highlights themes of resilience, adaptation, and personal growth, reflecting the social values and childhood experiences typical of the period.
Written in the late 19th century, the book belongs to the children's and young adult fiction genre. It provides a detailed portrayal of school life and the emotional landscape of a young girl adjusting to a new phase of life, set against the backdrop of Victorian-era educational and social expectations. The work emphasizes character development and the importance of perseverance in overcoming common childhood anxieties.
Written in the late 19th century, the book belongs to the children's and young adult fiction genre. It provides a detailed portrayal of school life and the emotional landscape of a young girl adjusting to a new phase of life, set against the backdrop of Victorian-era educational and social expectations. The work emphasizes character development and the importance of perseverance in overcoming common childhood anxieties.
From the opening pages
"Mrs. Richards has made for herself a little niche apart in the literary world, from her delicate treatment of New England village life."— Boston Post. —————— THE CAPTAIN JANUARY SERIES. CAPTAIN JANUARY. 16mo, cloth, 50 cents. A charming idyl of New England coast life, whose success has been very remarkable. One reads it, is thoroughly charmed by it, tells others, and so its fame has been heralded by its readers, until to-day it is selling by the thousands, constantly enlarging the circle of its delighted admirers. SAME. Illustrated Holiday Edition. With thirty half-tone pictures from drawings by Frank T. Merrill. 4to, cloth, $1.25. MELODY. The Story of a Child. 16mo, 50 cents. "Had there never been a 'Captain January,' 'Melody' would easily take first place."— Boston Times. SAME. Illustrated Holiday Edition. With thirty half-tone pictures from drawings by Frank T. Merrill. 4to, cloth, $1.25. MARIE. 16mo, 50 cents. "Seldom has Mrs. Richards drawn a more irresistible picture, or framed one with more artistic literary adjustment."— Boston Herald. "A perfect literary gem."— Boston Transcript. NARCISSA , and a companion story, IN VERONA . 16mo, cloth, 50 cents. "Each is a simple, touching, sweet little story of rustic New England life, full of vivid pictures of interesting character, and refreshing for its unaffected genuineness and human feeling."— Congregationalist. JIM OF HELLAS; or, IN DURANCE VILE , and a companion story, BETHESDA POOL . 16mo, 50 cents. SOME SAY , and a companion story, NEIGHBOURS IN CYRUS . 16mo, 50 cents. ROSIN THE BEAU. 16mo, 50 cents. A sequel to "Melody." —————— ISLA HERON. A charming prose idyl of quaint New England life. Small quarto, cloth, 75 cents. NAUTILUS. A very interesting story, with illustrations; uniquely bound, small quarto, cloth, 75 cents. FIVE MINUTE STORIES. A charming collection of short stories and clever poems for children. Small quarto, cloth, $1.25. THREE MARGARETS. One of the most clever stories for girls that the author has written. 16mo, cloth, handsome cover design, $1.25. MARGARET MONTFORT. The second volume in the series of which "Three Margarets" was so successful as the initial volume. 16mo, cloth, handsome cover design, $1.25. PEGGY. The third volume in the series of which the preceding ones have been so successful. 16mo, cloth, handsome cover design, $1.25. LOVE AND ROCKS. A charming story of one of the pleasant islands that dot the rugged Maine coast. With etching frontispiece by Mercier. Tall 16mo,…
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