Ellen Linn A Franconia Story

by Jacob Abbott

Book Overview

Ellen Linn: A Franconia Story is a novel written by Jacob Abbott, first published in 1846. The book is set in the rural town of Franconia, New Hampshire, in the early 19th century. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Ellen Linn, who is orphaned at a young age and taken in by her aunt and uncle. Ellen is a kind and intelligent girl who faces many challenges throughout her life, including poverty, illness, and the loss of loved ones. Despite these hardships, Ellen remains optimistic and determined to make a better life for herself. The book explores themes of family, friendship, love, and the importance of education. It also provides a glimpse into the daily life and customs of rural New England during the early 19th century. Ellen Linn: A Franconia Story is a heartwarming tale that will appeal to readers of all ages. It is a classic work of American literature that has stood the test of time and continues to be enjoyed by readers today.1904. Illustrated. Abbott is considered to be the man responsible for writing the first fictional series for children, for introducing many of the key types and techniques of series books, and for popularizing the genre. He authored the Rollo series and the ten-volume Franconia series (which were praised for their depiction of children and approach to storytelling). He and his brother also wrote a series of Illustrated Histories, which were biographies of historical figures. Ellen Linn is one of the volumes from the Franconia Series. Contents: Disaster; The Four Rules; Beechnut; Discipline; Rodolphus; Rodolphus at the Mill; The Return; The Diving Pier; The Hay Camp; and Agnes. 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162799315
• ISBN13: 9781162799315
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"