Girls of '64

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Girls of '64

by Emilie Benson Knipe, Alden Arthur Knipe

EN·~6 hours·30 chapters

Chapters

30 total

E-text prepared by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by the Google Books Library Project (https://books.google.com)

0:22

GIRLS OF ’64

1:37

CHAPTER I

19:26

CHAPTER II

10:53

CHAPTER III

13:54

CHAPTER IV

14:16

CHAPTER V

13:54

CHAPTER VI

10:53

CHAPTER VII

11:11

CHAPTER VIII

14:17

Description

In the middle of the Civil War, two teenage cousins navigate the cramped, makeshift world of a Southern home where every day feels like a blend of polite society and survival. Corinne, eager to appear a proper lady, obsessively perfects her appearance even as shortages loom, while pragmatic Harriet prefers a warm kitchen and the promise of fresh cake over the uncertainty of a train depot. Their banter and gentle rivalry reveal a resilient spirit that carries both girls through the hardships of wartime life.

Through vivid scenes of bustling kitchens, weary soldiers, and the quiet moments shared with baby‑holding neighbors, the story paints a richly textured portrait of southern domestic life. As the girls juggle duties, gossip, and the ever‑present threat of conflict, they discover that courage often comes in small, everyday acts. The narrative captures the tension between youthful yearning and the weight of responsibility, inviting listeners to experience a poignant slice of history through the eyes of two unforgettable young women.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (397K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2018-11-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the authors

Emilie Benson Knipe

Emilie Benson Knipe

1870–1958

A gifted illustrator as well as a writer, she helped create lively historical adventures and children's stories that reached young readers in books and magazines. Her work often blended visual storytelling with a warm, energetic sense of drama.

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Alden Arthur Knipe

Alden Arthur Knipe

1870–1950

A onetime college football star and coach who later turned to writing, he brought energy and adventure to early 20th-century books for young readers. Many of his stories were written with his wife, Emilie Benson Knipe, blending lively plots with a warm, accessible style.

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