Dorothy Canfield

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"Oh, the Pilgrim Fathers " cried the boy from Connecticut. "And nothing ever happened here all that time?" queried the boy from California incredulously. "Nothing," said the notary, "except a great deal of human life." "Gee what a lot o' that " murmured the thoughtful boy from Virginia, his eyes widening imaginatively. After the fact that it had been there so long, they were astonished by the fact that it was there at all, existing, as far as they could see, with no visible means of support beyond a casual sawmill or two.

""Understood Betsy"" is a heartwarming children's novel written by Dorothy Canfield. The story follows a young orphan girl named Elizabeth Ann, who is nicknamed Betsy, as she is sent to live with her strict and overprotective relatives in Vermont. Betsy has always been sheltered and pampered, but her new family encourages her to become more independent and self-reliant. As Betsy adapts to her new life, she discovers her own strengths and talents, making new friends and learning important life skills along the way. Through her experiences, Betsy learns the value of hard work, perseverance, and the importance of being true to oneself. Filled with charming characters and vivid descriptions of rural life in early 20th century America, ""Understood Betsy"" is a timeless classic that has been beloved by generations of readers. It is a heartwarming tale of self-discovery, friendship, and the power of resilience that will captivate readers of all ages.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1916 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Dorothy Canfield Fisher was an educational reformer, social activist, and best-selling American author in the early decades of the twentieth century. She was named by Eleanor Roosevelt as one of the ten most influential women in the United States. Dorothy Canfield brought the Montessori method of child-rearing to the United States, presided over the country's first adult education program, and shaped literary tastes by serving as a member of the Book-of-the-Month Club selection committee from 1925 to 1951. This book, "Rough-Hewn", by Dorothy Canfield, is a replication of a book originally published before 1922. It has been restored by human beings, page by page, so that you may enjoy it in a form as close to the original as possible. This book was created using print-on-demand technology. Thank you for supporting classic literature.

Evangeline Knapp is the perfect, compulsive housekeeper, while her husband, Lester, is a poet and a dreamer. Suddenly, through a nearly fatal accident, their roles are reversed: Lester is confined to home in a wheelchair and his wife must work to support the family.