"Wenonah's Stories for Children" by Clara Louise Burnham and Warren Proctor is a compilation of charming stories that center around the adventures of siblings Lois and Harold Robbins, set in the early 1900s. When a change in plans leads them to Lake Michigan instead of the seashore, the children's disappointment soon turns to excitement at the thought of meeting Native Americans. This encounter comes to fruition with Wenonah, a captivating Indian maiden who shares her culture and stories with the two children. As Lois and Hal spend their summer with Wenonah, they learn valuable lessons about friendship, understanding different cultures, and the importance of storytelling, embracing the wonders of childhood along the way.
Wenonah's Stories for Children
By Clara Louise Burnham
Two siblings’ summer takes an enchanting turn when they meet an Indian maiden who shares captivating tales and teaches them about friendship and cultural appreciation.
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About the AuthorClara Louise Burnham was an American novelist. After the success of No Gentlemen (1881), other books followed, including A Sane Lunatic (1882), Dearly Bought (1884), Next Door (1886), Young Maids and Old (1888), The Mistress of Beech Knoll (1890), and Miss Bagg's Secretary (1892). The daughter of George Frederick Root, she wrote the text for several his most successful cantatas. The 1923 film, A Chapter in Her Life is based on Burnham's 1903 novel Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life. Born in Massachusetts, she died at the family home in Maine in 1927.
Clara Louise Burnham was an American novelist. After the success of No Gentlemen (1881), other books followed, including A Sane Lunatic (1882), Dearly Bought (1884), Next Door (1886), Young Maids and Old (1888), The Mistress of Beech Knoll (1890), and Miss Bagg's Secretary (1892). The daughter of George Frederick Root, she wrote the text for several his most successful cantatas. The 1923 film, A Chapter in Her Life is based on Burnham's 1903 novel Jewel: A Chapter in Her Life. Born in Massachusetts, she died at the family home in Maine in 1927.
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