Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch

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Aunt Jane's Nieces on the Ranch

by L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

EN·~4 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

Aunt Jane’s Nieces on the Ranch

0:18
2

CHAPTER I—UNCLE JOHN DECIDES

14:42
3

CHAPTER II—EL CAJON RANCH

9:48
4

CHAPTER III—THAT BLESSED BABY!

5:51
5

CHAPTER IV—LITTLE JANE’S TWO NURSES

20:08
6

CHAPTER V—INEZ THREATENS

11:27
7

CHAPTER VI—A DINNER WITH THE NEIGHBORS

14:42
8

CHAPTER VII—GONE!

7:29
9

CHAPTER VIII—VERY MYSTERIOUS

15:07
10

CHAPTER X—CONJECTURES AND ABSURDITIES

11:34

Description

In the middle of a New York snowstorm, the generous Uncle John Merrick decides it’s time for a change of scenery, and he invites his two beloved nieces, the lively Patsy and the thoughtful Beth, to accompany him on a journey far from the city’s bustle. Their departure promises a welcome escape from winter’s chill, but also stirs a playful rivalry with the irascible Major Doyle, who is reluctant to lose his favorite companion.

The party soon finds themselves on a sprawling ranch, where the wide-open plains and bustling cattle bring both wonder and unexpected hurdles. As the nieces adapt to life among cowhands, they discover hidden talents, forge new friendships, and begin to understand the true meaning of independence and family. Their adventure is a charming mix of humor, gentle lessons, and the thrill of stepping into an unfamiliar world, all while Uncle John’s generous spirit keeps the group’s morale high.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~4 hours (235K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net.

Release date

2011-04-12

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

L. Frank (Lyman Frank) Baum

1856–1919

Best known for opening the door to Oz, this inventive American writer turned a lively mix of humor, fantasy, and stagecraft into one of the most enduring worlds in children's literature. His stories still feel welcoming, strange, and full of possibility.

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