| Author |
Zollinger, Gulielma, 1856-1917 |
| Title |
The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 91.7 (5th grade). Very easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Suzanne Shell, David Garcia, and the Project
Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Widow O'Callaghan's Boys" by Gulielma Zollinger is a novel likely written in the early 20th century. The story unfolds around Mrs. O'Callaghan, a devoted widow facing the struggles of poverty while raising her seven sons after the death of her husband. As the family transitions from their farm life, the widow shows remarkable strength and determination to provide for her boys, embodying resilience in the face of hardship. At the start of the novel, the family grapples with their recent loss and the challenges of affording their living situation. Mrs. O'Callaghan is resolved to find work in town, believing she can manage to support all her sons despite their financial struggles. The dynamics among the boys are established, showcasing the close bonds they share as they support each other in their new circumstances. The opening chapters introduce the family's transition to life in town, highlighting both their immediate grief and their efforts to adapt, setting the tone for a story about perseverance, familial love, and the quest for dignity despite adversity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres
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| Subject |
Poor -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Mothers and sons -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Widows -- Juvenile fiction
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| Subject |
Irish Americans -- Juvenile fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9329 |
| Release Date |
Nov 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Sep 26, 2012 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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