A Little Maid of Virginia


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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.




A Little Maid of Maryland


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Living in Maryland during the time of the colonies' rebellion against England, Barbara Anne accidentally learns some secrets of the American patriots.




A Little Maid of Virginia (Classic Reprint)


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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.




A Little Maid of Old Maine


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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.




A Little Maid of Old Connecticut


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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.




A Little Maid of Newport


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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.




A Little Maid of Massachusetts Colony


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During the Revolutionary War, Anne Nelson journeys with Indians, is imprisoned, escapes, and helps capture an English privateer.




A Little Maid of Virginia


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A Little Maid of Provincetown


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Set in the famous Massachusetts community of Provincetown during the Revolutionary War.




Little Maid of Old Philadelphia


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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.