Fostina Woodman, the Wonderful Adventurer by Avis A. Burnham Stanwood
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| Author | Stanwood, Avis A. Burnham |
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| Title | Fostina Woodman, the Wonderful Adventurer |
| Note |
Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive/Americal Libraries. See http://www.archive.org/details/fostinawoodman00burnrich Transcriber's Note: Minor typographical errors have been corrected without note. Dialect spellings, contractions and discrepancies have been retained. The Table of Contents was not contained in the book and has been created for the convenience of the reader. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Fostina Woodman, the Wonderful Adventurer" by "Avis A. Burnham Stanwood" is a novel written during the mid-19th century. The book follows the life of Fostina Woodman, a young woman who experiences a series of tragic events, including the loss of her family to illness and the betrayal of her cousin, Rineldo Aubrey. The novel explores themes of love, endurance, and the quest for happiness against overwhelming odds. The story begins with Fostina living a peaceful life in the beautiful Mountain Glen, surrounded by her loving family. However, her idyllic existence is shattered when disease strikes, claiming her loved ones and leaving her vulnerable. As Fostina navigates through her grief, she faces the unwanted advances of her cousin Rineldo, who seeks to gain her affection despite her heart belonging to Lewis Mortimer, a suitor who departs for California in search of fortune. After a series of misunderstandings and treacheries, including false news of Lewis's death, Fostina embarks on a daring escape from Rineldo's clutches, culminating in a dramatic reunion with Lewis. The narrative weaves elements of romance and adventure, showcasing Fostina's resilience in the pursuit of love and freedom. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | California -- Gold discoveries -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23214 |
| Release Date | Oct 27, 2007 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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