Download or read book Dutch American Voices written by Herbert J. Brinks and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-24 with total page 512 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brother I cannot tell you what is best for you—staying there or coming here. If it only concerned yourself! would say, stay. But if you are concerned about your descendents I would say, come." Writing from his Michigan farm to relatives back in Overijssel, Jacob Dunnink voiced a perspective at once uniquely his own and typical of his immigrant community in 1856. Dutch American Voices brings together a full spectrum of such perspectives, as expressed in immigrants' letters to their families and friends in the Netherlands. From the terse notes of first-time writers to the polished chronicles of skilled correspondents, the letters are presented in engaging English translations that capture the diversity of their authors' personalities. Herbert J. Brinks has included twenty-three series of letters from the Dutch Immigrant Letter Collection at Calvin College, covering periods of correspondence from three to fifty-seven years. In addition to an introduction to Dutch immigration history, the book provides abundant illustrations and brief biographies of the correspondents. Most write from Dutch American agricultural communities in Michigan, Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa, but some describe life in cities as far-flung as Paterson, New Jersey; Tampa, Florida; and Oak Harbor, Washington. Rural and urban, Protestant and Catholic, male and female, the letter writers capture moments from their arrival through decades of life in the New World. Affording glimpses into the daily experiences of becoming American, the letters describe the weather, the food, the price of crops, the economics of farm and factory, the peculiarities of neighbors, and the drama of politics. As they bring news of marriages, births, and deaths, sustain family members in faith, or squabble over money, they also offer an intimate view of the strength—and the frailty—of family ties over distance.

Download or read book A Flower Wedding written by Walter Crane and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2020-03-16 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'A Flower Wedding: Described by Two Wallflowers' by Walter Crane is an exquisitely illustrated poem that transports readers to a joyous wedding celebration in 1905. Immerse yourself in the charming tale of Lad's Love and Miss Meadow Sweet as their love blossoms amidst a garden filled with a kaleidoscope of flowers. Crane's masterful artistry brings each page to life, with intricate illustrations capturing the essence of every bloom.

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Download or read book The Peter Pan Picture Book written by Daniel O'Connor and published by Courier Dover Publications. This book was released on 2015-07-15 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The adventures of the three Darling children in Never-Never Land with Peter Pan, the boy who would not grow up.

Download or read book Our Sentimental Garden written by Agnes Castle and published by Applewood Books. This book was released on 2008-08 with total page 342 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Agnes and Egerton Castle's 1914 work describes the garden and gardening of "Villi no Loki" in the southern moorlands of Surrey, with background information on the people and events of the area.

Download or read book Little Grey Rabbit s Party written by Alison Uttley and published by HarperCollins Children's Books. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One evening, Hare rushes home with news of a party he's seen -- little Grey Rabbit and Squirrel hurry out to take a look at the wonderful sight, and return home determined to have their own party... But how do you throw a party? Armed with Wise Owl's 'how to give a party' book, the preparations begin. There are Forfeits, and Invitations, and Thimbles, and RSVP and Iced Cake to remember. Hare takes charge of Turn the Trencher, and little Grey Rabbit busies herself writing invitations. Then there is food to prepare -- what a mixing, stirring and tasting! Finally the guests arrive in their best clothes, and the fun begins. Even Wise Owl enjoys himself...though he doesn't quite play by the rules of Hunt the Thimble! AGE 4-8 as well as adults who will remember Little Grey Rabbit from their own childhoods.

Download or read book The Donkey written by Guy De Maupassant and published by Prabhat Prakashan. This book was released on 2024-08-05 with total page 12 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Experience the emotional depth and resilience of youth in Guy de Maupassant’s Little Louise Roque, a touching narrative that explores the trials and struggles of a young girl in challenging circumstances. In The Donkey, Guy de Maupassant tells a story with a focus on the character of a donkey and the symbolic significance it holds within the narrative. The story explores themes of human nature, social roles, and the often overlooked aspects of everyday life. Maupassant’s narrative provides a reflective and insightful examination of the roles that animals and seemingly mundane elements play in our understanding of the human condition.