
AZALEA’S SILVER WEB
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I GROWN GIRLS
CHAPTER II NEW RELATIONS
CHAPTER III OWN FOLK
CHAPTER IV MADAM GRANDMOTHER
CHAPTER V MALLOWBANKS
CHAPTER VI MY BALL
CHAPTER VII GETTING SETTLED
CHAPTER VIII THE PORTRAIT
Set against the crisp October air of Tennyson Mountain, a determined young woman sketches out her future in a lively letter to a dear friend. She balances the bustle of family life with a restless yearning to weave something lasting—her “silver web”—while navigating the expectations of her close‑knit community. Through vivid reflections on lofted nights, a loyal bat companion, and the mountain’s whispering winds, she reveals a spirit both tender and fiercely ambitious.
Guided by seasoned artisans like Haystack Thompson and the inventive weaver Mrs. Kitchell, she plunges into the world of mountain handicrafts, dreaming of one day steering the local industry her parents helped establish. As she juggles friendships, budding romances, and the pull of her own aspirations, the story offers a warm portrait of a woman building her own place in a world that values both tradition and innovation.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (281K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2017-08-08
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1862–1935
A pioneering newspaperwoman of the American Midwest, she wrote with warmth, sharp observation, and a strong feel for everyday life. Her work spans journalism, fiction, history, and sketches of the people and places she knew best.
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