The four Corners in California

audiobook

The four Corners in California

by Amy Ella Blanchard

EN·~6 hours·22 chapters

Chapters

22 total
1

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:14
2

The Four Corners in California

0:02
3

CHAPTER I

19:49
4

CHAPTER II

20:22
5

CHAPTER III

22:37
6

CHAPTER IV

21:32
7

CHAPTER V

19:46
8

CHAPTER VI

23:23
9

CHAPTER VII

20:34
10

CHAPTER VIII

19:54

Description

In a sun‑baked California town, the Corners family fills their home with noise, laughter, and the occasional calamity. The youngest sisters, Jean and Jack, dart about the cluttered rooms, while Aunt Sarah and Nan keep the household in a perpetual state of organized chaos. Their lively banter feels like a snapshot of a bygone era, where simple chores become theatrical episodes.

An ink spill triggers a chemistry‑steeped rescue mission: the twins scramble to wash the stubborn stain using a mysterious oxalic solution supplied by the eccentric Uncle Landy. The scene mixes practical lessons about animal‑derived chemicals with playful sibling rivalry, all while the older sisters rush to prepare a farewell procession. The dialogue crackles with humor, revealing each character’s quirks and the close‑knit bond that holds the family together.

As the day winds down, the Corners prepare to say their good‑byes to the farm animals, hinting at a journey that will test their resourcefulness and deepen their connections. Listeners are invited into a world where everyday mishaps turn into memorable adventures, setting the tone for a charming, character‑driven tale.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (379K characters)

Series

The Corner series

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Original publisher

Philadelphia: George W. Jacobs & Company, 1907.

Credits

David Edwards, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2023-08-06

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Amy Ella Blanchard

Amy Ella Blanchard

1856–1926

A prolific writer of children's stories, she filled her books with family life, friendship, and the small adventures of growing up. Her work was especially popular with young readers in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

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