
ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I DOCTOR GARDE’S LITTLE GIRL
CHAPTER II MR. PITZER
CHAPTER III THE GEOGRAPHY-SCHOOL TEACHER
CHAPTER IV COMPANY
CHAPTER V THE GEOGRAPHY SCHOOL
CHAPTER VI THE NARROWS AND MARY ANN FURNACE
CHAPTER VII MISS MELISSA FURTHER DISAPPROVES OF THE ROCKY FORK
CHAPTER VIII WHICH TREATS OF THUMB-PAPERS
CHAPTER IX THEY CHURN
A sun‑drenched morning in the rolling hills of central Ohio opens with a curious little girl wandering a winding path toward school. She pauses at a sparkling stream, her eyes fixed on darting minnows, when a well‑dressed stranger with glittering eyes greets her. Their brief exchange hints at a close‑knit community where families like the Garde, the Bankses, and the Hall’s mill folk share the same dusty roads and schoolhouse on the far side of the hills.
From that moment, the story follows the girl’s simple yet vivid world: the bustling household of the Banks sisters, the rhythmic chatter of a school day, and the small adventures that stitch together childhood—curious trades, hidden treats, and the endless imagination of a countryside life. Listeners will feel the rustle of grass, hear the distant bird song, and be drawn into a timeless slice of rural Americana, where every stone crossing and friendly curtsy carries the promise of discovery.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (295K characters)
Release date
2025-10-05
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1847–1902
Best known for vivid historical romances, this late-19th-century American writer brought the Midwest and early North American frontier to life with unusual care for local speech and period detail. She also published short stories and poetry, building a wide readership in magazines as well as books.
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