Louisa May Alcott
1) Jo's boys
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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Recounts the further adventures, successes, and failures of the numerous young men of Plumfield school.
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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"Hospital Sketches" by Louisa May Alcott stands as a poignant testament to the human spirit amidst the turmoil of the American Civil War. This slim yet powerful volume encapsulates Alcott's firsthand experiences as a nurse, weaving together a collection of vivid narratives that offer an unfiltered glimpse into the stark realities of wartime hospitals and the resilient souls who inhabited them.
In this autobiographical work, Alcott paints a vivid...
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Holiday House
Pub. Date
c1989
Edition
1st ed.
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31 p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
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English
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This adaptation of the original story follows the activities of seven in children nineteenth-century New England as they prepare for the Thanksgiving holiday while Mother is away caring for Grandmother.
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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This is a collection of seven short stories by Louisa May Alcott, an American novelist best known as author of the novel 'Little Women.' In the mid-1860s, Alcott wrote passionate, fiery novels and sensational stories. She also produced wholesome stories for children, and after their positive reception, she did not generally return to creating works for adults. Alcott continued to write until her death. "These stories were written for my own amusement...
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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"Work: A Story of Experience" by Louisa May Alcott immerses readers in the compelling narrative of Christie Devon, a young woman navigating the post-Civil War landscape in pursuit of independence and purpose. Set against the backdrop of the societal constraints of the era, this semi-autobiographical novel chronicles Christie's multifaceted journey through various jobs, each offering a glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of a woman seeking self-reliance.
Alcott's...
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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An early novel of gothic thrills and chills from the beloved author of Little Women.
One of four stories written under the penname A. M. Barnard, Behind a Mask was originally published in 1866 for a young adult audience. Set in Victorian-era Britain, it follows the machinations of Jean Muir, a governess hired by the Coventry family to care for their sixteen-year-old daughter. Winning the confidence of the clan proves easy for Jean, though she does...
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Little Women series volume 4
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Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Unabridged
Language
English
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Recounts the further adventures, successes, and failures of the numerous young men of Plumfield school. Sequel to "Little Men."
10) Little Women
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Series
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English
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For generations, children around the world have come of age with Louisa May Alcott's March girls: hardworking eldest sister Meg, headstrong, impulsive Jo, timid Beth, and precocious Amy. With their father away at war, and their loving mother Marmee working to support the family, the four sisters have to rely on one another for support as they endure the hardships of wartime and poverty. We witness the sisters growing up and figuring out what role...
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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This 1899 volume contains American author Louisa May Alcott's short stories "Marjorie's Three Gifts" and "Roses and Forget-me-nots". "Marjorie's Three Gifts" is the tale of a 12-year-old girl called Marjorie who years for about happiness, wealth, and a handsome prince. However, on her journey to attain these things, she encounters some rather unusual people who show her how to appreciate her current circumstances. "Roses and Forget-me-nots" focuses...
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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The Mysterious Key and What It Opened (1867) is a novella by American author, feminist, and abolitionist Louisa May Alcott. Although less popular than her famed "March Family Saga," the novella showcases Alcott's gift for storytelling and deep concern for children who have suffered. The Mysterious Key and What It Opened is a hidden gem, a work of mystery that explores themes of family, death, and perseverance.
Lillian Trevlyn was yet to be born when...
13) Little men
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Tantor Media, Inc
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Unabridged
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English
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With two sons of her own, and twelve boys at the Plumfield school, Jo March--now Jo Bhaer--couldn't be happier. But despite the help of the whole March family, boys have a habit of getting into scrapes, and there are plenty of troubles and adventures in store.
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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"The Abbot's Ghost" is an 1867 novel by American author Louisa May Alcott. Maurice Treherne becomes crippled as a result of saving his cousin's life during a misadventure involving on the water. Despite being grateful for this fateful deed, his cousin Jasper isn't very good at showing his appreciation. When Treherne realises he is in love with his other cousin Octavia, her mother attempts to keep them apart until a ghostly intervention paves the way...
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Project Gutenberg
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English
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"On Picket Duty, and Other Tales" is an 1864 collection of short stories by American author Louisa May Alcott. Louisa May Alcott (1832 - 1888) was an American short story writer, novelist, and poet most famous for writing the novel "Little Women", as well as its sequels "Little Men" and "Jo's Boys". She grew up in New England and became associated with numerous notable intellectuals of her time, including Nathaniel Hawthorne, Ralph Waldo Emerson,...
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e-artnow Editions
Pub. Date
2013
Language
English
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This carefully crafted ebook: "Little Women (includes Good Wives) + Little Men + Jo's Boys (3 Unabridged Classics with over 200 original illustrations)" is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents. This ebook contains 3 unabridged classic books with over 200 original illustrations by Frank T. Merrill and Reginald B. Birch in one ebook.Louisa May Alcott (1832 – 1888) was an American novelist best known as
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Little Women series volume 1
Publisher
Blackstone Publishing
Pub. Date
2010
Edition
Abridged
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English
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Little Women begins the much-loved story of the March sisters: Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy. The girls grow up amidst the turmoils, adventures, and hardships of the American Civil War.
There is Meg, the eldest, plump and fair; Jo, the tomboy who longs to be a writer and fights against the constraints of her sex; Beth, shy, timid, and delicate, who brings out the protective instinct in others; and Amy, the youngest and brightest and, at least in
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