"When Grandmamma Was New: The Story of a Virginia Childhood" by Marion Harland is a heartwarming tale set in 19th-century Virginia, seen through the eyes of a young girl named Molly as she grows up surrounded by family and friends. The story begins by introducing Molly and her cousin, Mary 'Liza, and quickly highlights themes of childhood innocence and occasional sibling rivalry, revealing Molly's spirited nature when envy leads to mischief involving Mary 'Liza's doll, Rozillah. Rich with engaging memories marked by both lighthearted humor and affecting moments, the narrative celebrates the delights and challenges of growing up, presenting readers with an engaging overview of childhood.
When Grandmamma Was New: The Story of a Virginia Childhood
By Marion Harland
In old Virginia, a young girl's playful spirit leads her into a series of childhood escapades, where she learns about family, friendship, and the bittersweet lessons of growing up.
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About the AuthorMary Virginia Terhune, also known by her penname Marion Harland, was an American author who was prolific and bestselling in both fiction and non-fiction genres. Born in Amelia County, Virginia, she began her career writing articles at the age of 14, using various pennames until 1853, when she settled on Marion Harland. Her first novel Alone was published in 1854 and became an "emphatic success" following its second printing the next year. For fifteen years she was a prolific writer of best-selling women's novels, classified then as "plantation fiction", as well as writing numerous serial works, short stories, and essays for magazines.
Mary Virginia Terhune, also known by her penname Marion Harland, was an American author who was prolific and bestselling in both fiction and non-fiction genres. Born in Amelia County, Virginia, she began her career writing articles at the age of 14, using various pennames until 1853, when she settled on Marion Harland. Her first novel Alone was published in 1854 and became an "emphatic success" following its second printing the next year. For fifteen years she was a prolific writer of best-selling women's novels, classified then as "plantation fiction", as well as writing numerous serial works, short stories, and essays for magazines.
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