Mary Ware in Texas

Name: Mary Ware in Texas
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston

Mary Ware in Texas is a novel written by Annie Fellows Johnston and published in 1935. The story follows the life of Mary Ware, a young woman from Kentucky who travels to Texas in search of adventure and a new life. Along the way, she faces challenges and learns valuable lessons about love, loss, and the importance of perseverance.

By Annie Fellows Johnston · First published 1935 · Genre: Children's literature, Historical Fiction, Adventure · 15 chapters · 113,484 words

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THE musicians were tuning their instruments somewhere behind the palms in the hotel courtyard. It was one of the older hotels of San Antonio, much sought by Northern tourists on account of that same inner garden, around which the big building stretched itself. The rooms opening on to it had vine-covered balconies, and, looking down from them into the tropical growth of palms and banana trees and roses, one felt that it was summer time, no matter what the calendar said.

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Work type: Novel
Author: Annie Fellows Johnston
Date: 1935 CE
Language: English
Genres: Children's literature, Historical Fiction, Adventure
Length: 113,484 words
Structure: 15 chapters, 1,249 paragraphs
Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)

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Children's literature — The main character is a young girl and the book is written in a simple style appropriate for children. The themes of family, friendship, and growing up are common in children's literature.
Historical Fiction — The setting of the book is in Texas during the early 20th century, and many aspects of life and culture during this time period are depicted in the book.
Adventure — Mary Ware, the protagonist, goes through various adventures and experiences as she moves to a new place and adapts to a different lifestyle.