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Some Say: Neighbours in Cyrus

Laura E. Richards

Some Say: Neighbours in Cyrus by Laura E. Richards is a novel that explores the lives of the inhabitants of a small town called Cyrus. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which focuses on a different character and their experiences. The novel is set in the early 20th century, and the characters are all connected in some way, whether they are friends, family, or simply neighbours.The book begins with the story of a young girl named Polly, who is struggling to find her place in the world. She is fascinated by the people around her and spends her days observing them and trying to understand their lives. As the novel progresses, we meet other characters, such as the town doctor, the local grocer, and a young couple who are struggling to make ends meet.Throughout the book, we see how these characters interact with each other and how their lives are intertwined. We witness their struggles and their triumphs, their joys and their sorrows. We also see how the town itself changes over time, as new businesses and new people come and go.Overall, Some Say: Neighbours in Cyrus is a heartwarming and insightful novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people in a small town. It is a story about community, friendship, and the bonds that connect us all.1896. Prolific writer of children's books, Richards is credited with pioneering American writing of nonsense verses for children, but she was awarded the Pulitzer Prize for a biography of her mother, Julia Ward Howe, the social reformer who wrote the words to the Battle Hymn of the Republic. The book begins: And some say, she expects to get him married to Rose Ellen before the year's out! I want to know if she does! Her sister married a minister, and her father was a deacon, so mebbe she thinks she's got a master-key to the Kingdom. But I don't feel so sure of her gettin' this minister for Rose Ellen. Some say he's so wropped up in his garden truck that he don't know a gal from a gooseberry bush. He! he! See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Book Details

  • Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
  • Publish Date: Dec 1st, 2004
  • Pages: 76
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 9.00in - 6.00in - 0.18in - 0.27lb
  • EAN: 9781417936380
  • Categories: LiteraryFamily Life - GeneralComing of Age