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In the spring of 1781 at her home near Yorktown, Virginia, eleven-year-old Rose Elinor Moore and her young cousin share adventures, including witnessing the surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
Author : Alice Turner Curtis
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 32,49 MB
Release : 1998
Category : Virginia
ISBN : 1557093334
In the spring of 1781 at her home near Yorktown, Virginia, eleven-year-old Rose Elinor Moore and her young cousin share adventures, including witnessing the surrender of Lord Cornwallis.
Author : Alice Turner Curtis
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 25,25 MB
Release : 1996-04
Category : Maryland
ISBN : 155709327X
Living in Maryland during the time of the colonies' rebellion against England, Barbara Anne accidentally learns some secrets of the American patriots.
Author : Alice Turner Curtis
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 31,80 MB
Release : 2017-05-20
Category :
ISBN : 9780259830276
Excerpt from A Little Maid of Virginia Rosa elinor moore was eleven years old when her little cousin, Mary Lou Abbott, came to live with her at the beautiful home of her par ents near Yorktown. This was in the Spring of 1781 during the War of the Revolution. The two little girls had many exciting adventures and witnessed a great deal of the action which took place there. They even met and talked to the Marquis de Lafayette. In the fall of 1781 Rose Elinor and Mary Lou with Mr. And Mrs. Moore drove to Yorktown to witness Cornwallis's sur render. There they saw Washington, Lafayette. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.
Author : Alice Turner Curtis
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 121 pages
File Size : 36,97 MB
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN :
Alice Turner Curtis's 'A Little Maid of Old Maine' is a captivating children's novel set in historic colonial America. The book follows the adventures of a young girl named Priscilla as she navigates life in the bustling town of York, Maine. Curtis expertly weaves historical details into the story, providing readers with a vivid portrayal of everyday life during this time period. The language is accessible yet rich in description, making it a delightful read for young readers interested in history. This book serves as both an entertaining story and an educational tool, offering a unique glimpse into early American life. With its charming narrative and engaging plot, 'A Little Maid of Old Maine' is a standout in children's literature. Alice Turner Curtis's passion for history and storytelling shines through in this well-crafted novel, making it a must-read for young readers interested in the colonial era.
Author : Alice Curtis
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 190 pages
File Size : 16,97 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Connecticut
ISBN : 1557093288
In 1776 a young Connecticut girl, unaware that her hat box contains a mysterious package from a Tory prisoner, travels by stagecoach to visit her grandmother.
Author : Alice Curtis
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 28,41 MB
Release : 2006-05-05
Category : Rhode Island
ISBN : 1557093393
The story of two cousins, set in Newport, Rhode Island in 1777, when the British fleet lay anchored in the harbor and menaced the town.
Author : Alice Curtis
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 16,80 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Massachusetts
ISBN : 1557093296
During the Revolutionary War, Anne Nelson journeys with Indians, is imprisoned, escapes, and helps capture an English privateer.
Author : Alice Turner Curtis
Publisher :
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 38,58 MB
Release : 1922
Category : United States
ISBN :
Author : Alice Turner Curtis
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 46,68 MB
Release : 1997
Category : Massachusetts
ISBN : 1557093318
Set in the famous Massachusetts community of Provincetown during the Revolutionary War.
Author : Alice Curtis
Publisher : Applewood Books
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 22,60 MB
Release : 1996
Category : Pennsylvania
ISBN : 1557093253
Two girls who keep their ears open and make good use of their knowledge play a part in the story of the Revolutionary War in Pennsylvania in 1778.