The Rosie World

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The Rosie World

by Parker Fillmore

EN·~7 hours·50 chapters

Chapters

50 total

NEW YORK HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY 1914

0:02

Copyright, 1914. BY HENRY HOLT AND COMPANY Published September, 1914

0:35

To Gilman Hall

1:01

ILLUSTRATIONS

0:36

THE ROSIE WORLD

0:01

CHAPTER I THE CHIN-CHOPPER

7:00

CHAPTER II THE SCHNITZER

13:13

CHAPTER III THE PAPER-GIRL

8:43

CHAPTER IV A LITTLE SAVINGS ACCOUNT

19:31

CHAPTER V GEORGE RILEY ON MUCKERS

7:31

Description

Set in a bustling early‑twentieth‑century household, the story follows the quick‑witted Rosie as she navigates the chaos of the O’Brien family’s daily grind. From boisterous breakfast tables to the clang of a “chin‑chopper” tale spun by the boarder George, Rosie’s curiosity fuels a lively tapestry of nicknames, sibling rivalries and the small dramas that define ordinary life.

Through witty dialogue and vivid scenes—like a heated debate over a stray gentleman’s antics and the tender moments of a baby cradled in Ellen’s arms—the narrative captures both the humor and the heart of a close‑knit community. Rosie’s earnest questions and sharp observations make her an unmistakable guide, inviting listeners to linger over each anecdote while hinting at the deeper bonds that will later shape her world.

The opening offers a warm, spirited portrait of family life, promising a mix of comedy, gentle satire, and the timeless search for belonging.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (432K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Release date

2010-03-21

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

PF

Parker Fillmore

1878–1944

Best known for bringing Central and Northern European folktales to young English-speaking readers, this American writer had a gift for lively, memorable retellings. His books helped introduce generations of children to Czechoslovak, Jugoslav, Finnish, and Croatian fairy tales.

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