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...