In the Mist of the Mountains

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Turner, Ethel, 1870-1958

Contributor:

Macfarlane, J. (John), 1857-1936.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"In the Mist of the Mountains" by Ethel Turner is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds in a picturesque town called Burunda, where the Lomax children-Pauline, Lynn, Muffie, and Max-experience the charm of nature and the drama of daily life during their summer stay. The novel likely explores themes of childhood, family dynamics, and the transition between innocence and the complexities of adult life. At the start of the book, the Lomax children are introduced against the backdrop of a misty mountain landscape, where they express their desire for adventure amidst playful arguments and sibling banter. Their interactions with Larkin, a local boy, and their encounters with a mysterious author named Hugh Kinross establish a sense of community and rivalry. The opening chapters detail their lively discussions about their surroundings, their foiled attempts at adventure, and their playful observations, all of which promise to engage readers in the joys and trials of childhood. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by David Wilson and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2008-02-04