Hurrah for New England! Or, The Virginia Boy's Vacation

"Hurrah for New England!" by Cornelia L. Tuthill, is a tale set in the 1800’s about a young Virginian boy named Pidgie Beverley and his brother Clarendon, taking a fishing trip to New England. Pidgie writes to his cousin Bennie about his journey to Marblehead, Massachusetts, initially disliking the town, but eventually finding its appeal. A vacation aboard the fishing-vessel, the Go-Ahead, is planned due to Clarendon's health, and Pidgie's enthusiasm is showcased through comical interactions with local kids, his thoughts on Clarendon's hesitation, and his meetings with different people which reveal New England society at the time. Pidgie's eyes offer detailed images of the sea, the small town, and the growing bonds with local boys like David Cobb, mixing humor and sincere moments during his adventure.