Dr. Hardhack's Prescription: A Play for Children in Four Acts

Format:

• Book

Author/Creator:

• Rice, K. McDowell (Katharine McDowell)

Contributor:

• Stowe, Harriet Beecher, 1811-1896

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Dr. Hardhack's Prescription: A Play for Children in Four Acts" by K. McDowell Rice is a whimsical children's play written in the early 20th century. The play presents a lighthearted narrative and explores themes of health and wellness, particularly through the lens of traditional and natural remedies. It serves as both entertainment and a gentle commentary on contemporary societal norms regarding health and femininity. The storyline revolves around young Emily Proudie, who is deemed unwell and overly delicate due to her sheltered, fashionable upbringing. Her family, concerned for her health, seeks the advice of the unconventional Dr. Hardhack, who prescribes a radical change: sending Emily to the countryside for a more natural lifestyle. Throughout the play, Dr. Hardhack advocates for outdoor activities and a rustic existence to restore Emily's health, which she embarks on along with her friend Pussy Willow. By the end, Emily returns vibrant and transformed, challenging the expectations of femininity while emphasizing the importance of health over societal standards. The play blends humor with valuable lessons, making it a delightful offering for children and families alike. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Mark C. Orton, Erica Pfister-Altschul, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

• Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
• "A Dramatization of the story, 'Little Pussy Willow,' by Harriet Beecher Stowe"
• Release date is 2011-05-22