The Flower-Patch Among the Hills by Flora Klickmann
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| Author | Klickmann, Flora, 1867-1958 |
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| Title | The Flower-Patch Among the Hills |
| Note | Reading ease score: 73.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Flower-Patch Among the Hills" by Flora Klickmann is a light-hearted memoir written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the author’s experiences in a charming country cottage, detailing her enchanting observations of nature, daily life, and the amusing interactions among her friends and household staff. The work captures the essence of rustic living and the simpler pleasures found in the beauty of the hills and gardens. At the start of the book, we meet the narrator, who introduces her friends Virginia and Ursula, suggesting a comical dynamic among the trio. While Virginia views herself as scientifically inclined, Ursula appears to be grounded in domestic affairs. The narrator, claiming a mix of common sense, provides a humorous commentary on their lives, including anecdotes about their quirky housemaid, Abigail. The opening sets the stage for personal reflections and entertaining stories that are deeply rooted in the peaceful countryside, marked by the narrator's decision to escape the chaos of city life to cultivate a flower patch in harmony with nature. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Friendship |
| Subject | Country life -- England |
| Subject | Household employees |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 51228 |
| Release Date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 80 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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