Annie S. Swan

Broschiertes Buch

Holidays At Sunnycroft And A Year At Coverly (1915)

Beschreibung

Holidays At Sunnycroft And A Year At Coverly is a book written by Annie S. Swan and published in 1915. The book is a collection of two stories that follow the lives of two families, the Sunnycrofts and the Coverlys, over the course of a year. The first story, Holidays At Sunnycroft, is set during the summer months and follows the adventures of the Sunnycroft family as they enjoy their annual holiday in the countryside. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Sunnycroft and their three children, Jack, Mabel, and Baby. During their holiday, they meet a variety of interesting characters, including a young artist who is staying nearby and a group of gypsies who camp nearby. The second story, A Year At Coverly, takes place over the course of a year and follows the lives of the Coverly family. The family consists of Mr. and Mrs. Coverly and their two children, Tom and Elsie. The story explores the various challenges and joys that the family experiences throughout the year, including the arrival of a new baby, financial difficulties, and the children's education. Overall, Holidays At Sunnycroft And A Year At Coverly is a heartwarming and nostalgic look at family life in the early 20th century. The stories are filled with charming characters, vivid descriptions of the countryside, and a sense of optimism and hope that is sure to delight readers of all ages.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.

Autor

Annie Shepherd Swan was a Scottish journalist and prolific fiction writer, best known for her romantic novels for women. Born on July 8, 1859, in Gorebridge, United Kingdom, she established herself as a significant literary figure in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Throughout her career, she wrote under her maiden name, as well as the pen name David Lyall, and later adopted the name Mrs. Burnett Smith. Swan was remarkably productive, publishing over 200 novels, serials, and short stories between 1878 and her passing. Her works largely focused on the complexities of romantic relationships and the lives of women, resonating with a wide readership. In addition to her literary output, Swan was active in the Scottish literary scene and contributed to various journals and publications. She was a staunch advocate for women's rights and often used her writing to explore the roles and struggles of women in society. Swan's work earned her recognition, and she was appointed Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE) for her contributions to literature. She passed away on June 17, 1943, in Gullane, United Kingdom, leaving behind a legacy of literary accomplishments.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 112
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 6mm
• Gewicht: 175g
• ISBN-13: 9780548883365
• ISBN-10: 054888336X
• Artikelnr.: 23552922