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Duxberry Doings: A New England Story is a novel written by Caroline Bigelow Le Row and first published in 1884. The story is set in the small New England town of Duxberry and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and community through the eyes of its various characters. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Ruth, who has recently returned to Duxberry after living in the city for several years. Ruth is struggling to find her place in the town and is torn between her desire for independence and her sense of duty to her family. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a young man named Tom, who is also trying to find his place in the world. As the story unfolds, we meet a colorful cast of characters, including Ruth's family members, her friends, and various members of the community. We see how they interact with one another and how they deal with the challenges and joys of everyday life. Throughout the novel, Le Row paints a vivid picture of life in a small New England town in the late 19th century. She captures the rhythms of daily life, the beauty of the natural surroundings, and the unique customs and traditions of the region. Duxberry Doings: A New England Story is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. It is a timeless tale of love, family, and community that is sure to resonate with 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.
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Duxberry Doings: A New England Story is a novel written by Caroline Bigelow Le Row and first published in 1884. The story is set in the small New England town of Duxberry and follows the lives of its inhabitants. The novel explores the themes of love, family, and community through the eyes of its various characters. The protagonist of the story is a young woman named Ruth, who has recently returned to Duxberry after living in the city for several years. Ruth is struggling to find her place in the town and is torn between her desire for independence and her sense of duty to her family. Along the way, she meets and falls in love with a young man named Tom, who is also trying to find his place in the world. As the story unfolds, we meet a colorful cast of characters, including Ruth's family members, her friends, and various members of the community. We see how they interact with one another and how they deal with the challenges and joys of everyday life. Throughout the novel, Le Row paints a vivid picture of life in a small New England town in the late 19th century. She captures the rhythms of daily life, the beauty of the natural surroundings, and the unique customs and traditions of the region. Duxberry Doings: A New England Story is a charming and engaging novel that offers a glimpse into a bygone era. It is a timeless tale of love, family, and community that is sure to resonate with 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.